Recurrent Indeterminate Dendritic Cell Tumor of the Skin

• Published in: Journal of pathology and translational medicine Vol. 52; no. 4; pp. 243 - 247
• Main Authors: Joo, Jin Woo, Chung, Taek, Cho, Yoon Ah, Kim, Sang Kyum
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Korea (South) Korean Society of Pathologists, Korean Society for Cytopathology 01-07-2018; The Korean Society of Pathologists and the Korean Society for Cytopathology; Korean Society of Pathologists & the Korean Society for Cytopathology; 대한병리학회
• Subjects: Blood; Blood platelets; Bone marrow; Case Study; Dendritic cells; Gangrene; Hemoglobin; Indeterminate dendritic cell tumor; Leukemia; Lymphatic system; Recurrence; Skin; Skin tumor; Tumors; 병리학; Indeterminate dendritic cell tumor; Recurrence; Skin tumor
• ISSN: 2383-7837; 2383-7845
• DOI: 10.4132/jptm.2018.03.27

Indeterminate dendritic cell tumor (IDCT) is a dendritic cell tumor that displays histologic features similar to those of Langerhans cells. The origin of the indeterminate cells may represent precursors of Langerhans cells or skin dendritic cells. IDCT is extremely rare, and tumor progression and predictive factors are not well known. Here, we report a case of a 61-year-old man who presented with a papule on his back and was finally diagnosed with IDCT based on histology and immunohistochemistry. The tumor recurred three months after surgical excision.