Lymphomatoid papulosis

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Lymphomatoid papulosis
Classification and external resources
ICD-10 L41.2
ICD-O: 9718/1
DiseasesDB 33778
eMedicine derm/254 
MeSH D017731

Lymphomatoid papulosis (LyP) is a rare skin disorder. The overall prevalence rate of lymphomatoid papulosis is estimated at 1.2 to 1.9 cases per 1,000,000 population.

This rare condition has only been studied in depth since 1968.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Macaulay WL (January 1968). "Lymphomatoid papulosis. A continuing self-healing eruption, clinically benign--histologically malignant". Arch Dermatol 97 (1): 23–30. PMID 5634442. 
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