Skin-associated lymphoid tissue could be a sign of systemic disease

Br J Dermatol. 2021 Feb 21. doi: 10.1111/bjd.19881. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTKamido et al. reported a 63-year-old female with Schnitzler syndrome but recurrent erythematous patches even with Anakinra treatment [1]. Skin biopsy obtained before Anakinra initiation showed an underlying lymphoid follicle with a germinal center surrounded by plasma cells. Moreover, vascularity with high endothelial venule formation was also seen.PMID:33615440 | DOI:10.1111/bjd.19881

Source: The British Journal of Dermatology - February 22, 2021 Category: Dermatology Authors: C Wang Source Type: research