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CASE REPORT

Cutaneous plasmacytosis Characterized by Head Plaques: An Unusual Case Report of a 57-Year-Old Male

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Pages 2021-2028 | Received 25 Apr 2023, Accepted 25 Jul 2023, Published online: 04 Aug 2023

Figures & data

Figure 1 Clinical appearance of the skin lesion. (A) Scattered erythema and infiltrative plaques on the head, isolated and not fused. (B and C) Numerous papules and nodules on the patient’s trunk and limbs, with well-demarcated.

Figure 1 Clinical appearance of the skin lesion. (A) Scattered erythema and infiltrative plaques on the head, isolated and not fused. (B and C) Numerous papules and nodules on the patient’s trunk and limbs, with well-demarcated.

Figure 2 Histological findings of plaque on the head. (A and B) Prominent plasma cell infiltration of the dermis (HE, ×400).

Figure 2 Histological findings of plaque on the head. (A and B) Prominent plasma cell infiltration of the dermis (HE, ×400).

Figure 3 Immunohistochemistry results. (AL) Infiltrating plasmacytes were CD3, CD4, CD20, CD8, CD68, CD163, CD138, Ki-67, Kappa, Lambda, IgG and IgG4 positive (×200).

Figure 3 Immunohistochemistry results. (A–L) Infiltrating plasmacytes were CD3, CD4, CD20, CD8, CD68, CD163, CD138, Ki-67, Kappa, Lambda, IgG and IgG4 positive (×200).

Figure 4 Clinical appearance after 6 months of treatment.

Figure 4 Clinical appearance after 6 months of treatment.

Figure 5 Algorithm for head plaques finding.

Figure 5 Algorithm for head plaques finding.