Primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma
Synonyms: Primary C-ALCL | Regressive atypical histiocytosis
Primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma (C-ALCL) is a rare T-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma that affects the skin and generally shows no extracutaneous involvement at presentation. It belongs to the spectrum of primary cutaneous CD30+ lymphoproliferative disorders along with lymphomatoid papulosis (see this term) with which it shares overlapping clinical and histopathologic features.
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Primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma?
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Advocacy Organizations
Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation
We serve as the voice of the cutaneous lymphoma patient community that: Strives to empower people with CL and their care partners through impactful education and support services Influence decisions that can transform lives; and Promote research focused on addressing the most critical unmet needs
Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation
We serve as the voice of the cutaneous lymphoma patient community that: Strives to empower people with CL and their care partners through impactful education and support services Influence decisions that can transform lives; and Promote research focused on addressing the most critical unmet needs
Care-for-Rare America Inc
To establish a global alliance in order to identify the genetic causes of rare diseases and develop effective treatments, following a three-stage approach: recognize, understand, cure.
Youth and Women for Opportunities Uganda-YWOU
Youth and Women for Opportunities-YWOU an organization that we represent is patient organization re-presentative, patient and institution and individual capacity builder supporting PLWRD’s to obtain diagnosis, treatment and drugs for those suffering consequences of being undiagnosed or misdiagnosed and lack treatment and those who lack precise diagnosis for rare, orphan and undiagnosed diseases preventing PLWRD’s accessing the most adapted care, treatment or surgery, have delayed access to the most appropriate care, treatment or surgery
My Faulty Gene
My Faulty Gene is a nonprofit organization which provides information and assistance to any individual whose family medical history suggests genetic testing might be helpful in identifying an increased risk of disease due to a genetic mutation. We believe that everyone in need of genetic testing should have access to it.
My Little Sunshine Foundation
My Little Sunshine is a non-profit foundation dedicated to educating people about the importance of fertility preservation and making fertility resources accessible to all.
SALUS
Educate and provide resources to POC with Rare Cancers
Help Hope Live
Help Hope Live assists individuals living with catastrophic injuries and illnesses to fundraise toward their medical expenses and related costs.
Clinical Trials
For a list of clinical trials in this disease area, please click here.