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Lymphomatoid papulosis (LyP) is a rare skin disorder. The overall prevalence rate of lymphomatoid papulosis is estimated at 1.2 to 1.9 cases per 1,000,000 population.

This rare condition has only been studied in depth since 1968.

It can evolve into lymphoma
Lymphoma

Lymphoma is a type of cancer that originates in lymphocytes of the immune system. They often originate in lymph nodes, presenting as an enlargement of the node ....
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It may respond to methotrexate
Methotrexate

Methotrexate , abbreviated MTX and formerly known as amethopterin, is an antimetabolite and antifolate drug used in treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases....
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It can appear very similar to anaplastic large cell lymphoma
Anaplastic large cell lymphoma

Anaplastic large cell lymphoma is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that features in the World Health Organisation classification of lymphomas....
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Lymphomatoid papulosis (LyP) is a rare skin disorder. The overall prevalence rate of lymphomatoid papulosis is estimated at 1.2 to 1.9 cases per 1,000,000 population.

This rare condition has only been studied in depth since 1968.

It can evolve into lymphoma
Lymphoma

Lymphoma is a type of cancer that originates in lymphocytes of the immune system. They often originate in lymph nodes, presenting as an enlargement of the node ....
.

It may respond to methotrexate
Methotrexate

Methotrexate , abbreviated MTX and formerly known as amethopterin, is an antimetabolite and antifolate drug used in treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases....
.

It can appear very similar to anaplastic large cell lymphoma
Anaplastic large cell lymphoma

Anaplastic large cell lymphoma is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that features in the World Health Organisation classification of lymphomas....
.

See also

  • Parapsoriasis
    Parapsoriasis

    Parapsoriasis refers to one of a group of skin disorders that are characterized primarily by their resemblance to psoriasis , rather than by their underlying etiology....