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. 2020 Jun 21;6(8):771–775. doi: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2020.06.024

Table I.

Case reports of CM that developed after patients were previously diagnosed with WM

Study Year Age (yrs)/Sex Duration of WM (yrs) Clinical presentation Sites affected IgM level Lymph nodes/HSM History of neuropathy Special stains
Treatment Outcome of treatment
PAS Congo red IgM
Mascaro et al4 1982 48/M 4 Asymptomatic, discrete, smooth, pink, translucent, pearly and shiny papules, each 1-5 mm in diameter.
Some of them show central crust and erosion.
Buttocks, thighs and legs 3400 mg/dL Bilateral cervical lymphadenopathy NM + NM + by DIF Chlorambucil and prednisone (before onset of skin lesions) NM
Cobb et al5 1992 59/M 4 Widespread eruption of 2-4 mm succulent erythematous excoriated papules, with confluence to plaques Trunk, arms and legs 1520 mg/dL None NM NM NM + by DIF Erythromycin and dapsone Ineffective
2% lindane lotion Ineffective
Daily prednisone The eruptions improved.
PUVA The eruptions completely cleared.
Gressier et al1 2010 71/M NM Asymptomatic hyperkeratotic flesh-colored papules, some with central crust Both knees 18.50 mg/dL None Peripheralneuropathy of all 4 limbs + - (for amyloid-specific stains) + by DIF Rituximab and chlorambucil Clearance of cutaneous lesions
Marchand et al6 2011 67/M NM Multiple erythematous, nonpruriginous,1-2 mm papules Anterior face of the knees and calves NM NM NM + - + by DIF Bortezomib and rituximab The skin lesions remained unchanged.
Camp and Magro2 2012 80/M NM Painful erythematous papules and nodules with central ulceration Bilateral lower extremities and back of right hand 3016 mg/dL NM NM NM NM + by DIF Patient received 2 doses of rituximab prior to the onset of the skin eruption. NM
D'Acunto et al7 2014 70/M 15 Nodules covered by a thick hyperkeratotic layer.
The lesions were extremely painful to pressure.
Soles of the feet 2290 mg/dL NM NM + - + by IHC NM NM
Oshio-Yoshii et al8 2017 63/M 1 Small reddish papules, some of which developed into discrete blister-like nodules On and around the right medial malleolus NM NM NM + - + by IHC Intravenous immunoglobulin therapy Ineffective
Rituximab Clearance of the skin lesions leaving pigmented macules, but lesions recurred after 6 months
Roupie et al9 2019 65/M 3 Papules covered by a thick hyperkeratotic layer Soles of the feet NM NM NM + - + by IHC Rituximab, cyclophosphamide and corticosteroids Complete regression of skin lesions and a partial hematologic response
Fayne et al3 2019 56/F 0.5 Numerous crusted papules and nodules with eschars Disseminated across the body, including the face and fingers 280,200 g/dL NM NM + Weak + + by IHC R-CHOP, rituximab, bendamustine and ibrutinib Failed
Current case 2020 50/F 0.5 Multiple erythematous to hyperpigmented papules and nodules with central crust Face, upper eyelids, and extensor aspects of both upper limbs 2200 mg/dL Generalized lymphadenopathy and HSM Peripheral
Sensory neuropathy of both upper and lower limbs
+ - + by IHC R-CHOP Patient died after 2 sessions

DIF, Direct immunofluorescence; HSM, hepatosplenomegaly; IHC, immunohistochemistry; NM, not mentioned; PUVA, psoralen and ultraviolet A.