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A Case with Pachyonychia Congenita and B-cell Lymphoma

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Pachyonychia congenital (PC) is a rare autosomal dominant genodermatosis characterized hyperkeratosis affecting the nails and palmoplantar areas, oral leukokeratosis, and cystic lesions. A 39-year-old woman with PC type 1 (Jadassohn-Lewandowsky syndrome) and B-cell lymphoma is described. No similar disorders or parental consanguinity were found in her family. Typical features of PC developed since her early childhood and the diagnosis of B-cell lymphoma was established seven years ago, without a clear causal relation between these entities. Despite inherent limitations of a single case, this report may contribute to PC understanding.

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Jadassohn-Lewandowsky syndrome B-cell lymphoma Pachyonychia congenita Palmoplantar keratoderma

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dos Santos VM, Loures TP, Rego JDB, Teixeira CA, de Carvalho KD, Nascimento ALO. A Case with Pachyonychia Congenita and B-cell Lymphoma. Acta Med Iran. 1;52(7):578-581.