Clinicopathologic characteristics and outcomes of patients with mycosis fungoides: A single tertiary center retrospective analysis in Saudi Arabia.

OBJECTIVES: To determine the distinctive clinical and pathological characteristics and outcomes of MF in a Saudi population. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective analysis of all MF cases diagnosed clinically with pathological confirmation at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh from January 2016 to July 2022. Variables include demographical, clinical, and pathological MF traits and disease outcomes. RESULTS: A sum of 73 patients were enrolled. The mean age was 44 years. The female-to-male ratio was 1.3:1.The mean duration between cutaneous manifestations and MF diagnosis was 33 months (2.7 years). Classic MF was the most common variant (60.3%), followed by hypopigmented MF (20.5%). Most patients (82.2%) had early-stage MF (IA, IB, and IIA). Patients who had CD4+/CD8+ with CD8 predominance had a favorable disease course (p=0.029). Topical corticosteroids were the most frequently prescribed treatment (79.5%). Three patients (4.1%) died from MF. The disease-specific survival rate for advanced-stage MF was 84.6%, which was significantly lower compared to early-stage MF (p=0.032). CONCLUSION: Among the Saudi population, MF has an earlier onset and slightly higher prevalence in females. Hypopigmented MF is more prevalent in this ethnic group. Immunohistochemical staining of CD4+/CD8+ with CD8 predominance may elucidate a favorable disease course.

A Case of Synchronous Multiple Primary Malignancies Involving Multiple Myeloma and Pharyngeal Plasmacytoma in an Elderly Male: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Monoclonal plasma cells form the solitary neoplasm known as solitary plasmacytoma. Isolated extramedullary plasmacytoma is less common than solitary bone plasmacytoma. An elderly male presented with coughing blood and was diagnosed with pharyngeal plasmacytoma with synchronous multiple myeloma. Herein, we present this challengingly rare case to increase awareness of this unusual entity.

Atypical Palmar Involvement with Erythema Elevatum Diutinum as a Sole Manifestation: A Report of Two Cases.

Erythema elevated diutinum (EED) is a rare distinctive form of cutaneous leukocytoclastic vasculitis. EED typically presents with asymptomatic symmetrical erythematous-brown papules, nodules or plaques which favor the extensor aspect of extremities while distinctly sparing the palms. We report two cases of EED with a rare presentation limited to the palms.

Primary duodenal embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma in adults: a case report.

Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is a soft tissue sarcoma that histologically resembles embryonic skeletal muscle. It is a rare malignancy in adults with a predilection in the head and neck, the genitourinary tract, and other extremities. However, RMS of the gastrointestinal tract is an even rarer condition that merits presentation and discussion. Here, we report on a case of primary duodenal embryonal RMS in an adult.

Grover Disease With Epidermal Dysmaturation Pattern: A Common Histopathologic Finding.

BACKGROUND: Grover disease is an entity whose diagnosis is based on clinicopathologic correlation. Histopathologically, focal acantholysis is the most common finding. In some cases, there is prominent squamous atypia which can prove to be very challenging and the lesion may be confused with an epidermal neoplasm. OBJECTIVE: To report on atypical histopathological changes in Grover disease and to provide helpful clues to differentiate between the epidermal atypia seen in some cases of Grover disease and epithelial neoplasms. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We analyzed 33 cases of Grover disease histologically diagnosed at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, NC, between 2011 and 2017. Atypical changes in keratinocytes were defined as epithelial buds, nuclear pleomorphism, and dyskeratosis in all layers of epidermis or altered granular layer. RESULTS: Twenty cases (64%) showed foci with alteration of the normal keratinocytic maturation, whereas 18 cases demonstrated nuclear pleomorphism. Buds of epithelial cells emanating from the basal layer of the epidermis and granular cell alteration was present in 19 cases. CONCLUSIONS: The findings especially the presence of an altered granular layer may represent a diagnostic clue in cases of Grover disease with atypical changes.