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Cutaneous Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma in a Multiple Sclerosis Patient Receiving Fingolimod Publisher Pubmed



Manouchehri N1, 2 ; Mirmosayyeb O1, 2 ; Badihian S1, 2 ; Shaygannejad V1, 3
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  1. 1. Isfahan Neurosciences Research Center, Alzahra Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  2. 2. Students’ Research Center, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Source: Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders Published:2018


Abstract

Background Previous reports of cutaneous neoplastic lesions secondary to Fingolimod treatment among multiple sclerosis patients. Objective Reporting a case of cutaneous large cell lymphoma in a multiple sclerosis patient during Fingolimod treatment. Method Case study. Result Our patient developed CD30+ cutaneous large cell lymphoma two years after initiation of Fingolimod treatment and her symptoms regressed following the cessation of treatment. Conclusion This report indicates that cutaneous lymphoid neoplasms should be considered a possible side effect among patients receiving Fingolimod. © 2017 Elsevier B.V.