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April 10, 2026Australasian Journal of Dermatology0 citations

Primary Cutaneous ALK ‐Negative Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma in a Filipino Male: Successful Treatment With Gemcitabine and Radiotherapy

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KOKrystel Angela A. OlanoFAFrances Beatrice L. AlarillaABAthena Laureen P. Ballesteros

Key Points

  • To explore the efficacy of gemcitabine and radiotherapy in treating alk-negative primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma.
  • Patient treated with weekly gemcitabine and localized radiotherapy.
  • Histopathological confirmation of ALK-negative pcALCL.
  • Observation of clinical response over 18 months follow-up.
  • Patient achieved complete clinical response.
  • No recurrence of lymphoma at 18 months follow-up.
  • Treatment approach is highlighted as effective for selected high-risk cases.

Abstract

Primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma (pcALCL) is a CD30-positive lymphoproliferative disorder typically presenting with localized nodules. We report a 65-year-old Filipino male with multiple lesions on the right lower leg and locoregional lymphadenopathy. Histopathology confirmed ALK-negative pcALCL. Due to comorbidities and limited access to standard therapies, the patient was treated with weekly gemcitabine and localized radiotherapy. Complete clinical response was achieved with no recurrence at 18 months follow-up. This case highlights combined gemcitabine and radiotherapy as an effective alternative in selected high-risk pcALCL patients, demonstrating durable disease control.

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Olano et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d896566c1944d70ce07aechttps://doi.org/10.1111/ajd.70124
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