Complete Remission of Recurrent Primary Cutaneous Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma Following Bexarotene Therapy: A Case Report
Primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma (pcALCL) is a CD30-positive cutaneous T-cell lymphoma with a generally favorable prognosis. While radiotherapy is effective, recurrence is not uncommon. Herein, we report the case of an 87-year-old man with recurrent pcALCL who achieved complete remission after bexarotene treatment, despite resistance to radiotherapy and topical steroids. This case highlights bexarotene as a promising therapeutic option for refractory pcALCL. Our experience reinforces the potential of bexarotene as a viable treatment for pcALCL, particularly in recurrent or refractory cases where conventional therapies are contraindicated or ineffective.
Authors
- Hidehiko Fujimura
- Yu Sawada (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8793-708X)
- Natsuko Saito‐Sasaki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6122-8429)
- N Shimada (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8599-5040)
- Hikaru Kawahara
- Etsuko Okada (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9536-1161)
Institutions
- University of Occupational and Environmental Health Japan (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-10-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.94700
- Primary Topic
- Cutaneous lymphoproliferative disorders research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00