Primary Cutaneous Follicle Center Lymphoma in an Adult African American Male

Abstract

Primary cutaneous B-Cell Lymphomas (PCBCL) is a form of a lymphoproliferative neoplasm consisting of proliferation localized to the skin. Cutaneous lymphomas originate from mature T-lymphocytes, B-lymphocytes, or NK cells. The incidence of PCBCL is significantly lower in patients with Skin of Color (SoC) and is quite rare among African American (AA) individuals, compared to their Caucasian counterparts. The clinical course of PCFCL in SoC is not widely studied or reported in literature due to the low incidence in the AA population. We present a case of PCBCL in an AA individual along with a brief review of the clinical presentation, pathology, and treatment options of the condition.  According to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately half of the U.S population will have SoC by 2050; by adding our case of PCFCL to the body of literature, we hope to promote awareness of the presentation and course of this cutaneous disorder in SoC patients.