Primary Cutaneous Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma of the Scalp: A Case Report and Brief Review of the Literature

February 2026 in “ World Academy of Sciences Journal ”

Ronak Ahmed, Dana O. Karim, Sami S. Omar, Sharaza Homar, Rawa Ali, Hawkar A. Nasralla, Kayhan A. Najar, Shvan Omar Siddiq, Sarhang Sedeeq Abdalla, Fahmi H. Kakamad

primary cutaneous diffuse large B-cell lymphoma PCDLBCL-NOS alopecic lesions R-CHOP chemotherapy B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia neutropenic sepsis

Studysummary This case report describes a rare occurrence of primary cutaneous diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, not otherwise specified (PCDLBCL-NOS) on the scalp of a 45-year-old female, highlighting its unusual presentation and the initial treatment response but also noting severe subsequent complications.

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