Primary cutaneous CD8+ and CD30+ T-cell lymphoproliferative disorders: case reports and clinical implications.

Background: CD8+ CD30+ primary cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (PCTCL) are rare entities with overlapping pathological features and variable outcome.

Objectives: We sought to highlight the importance of correlation between pathological findings and clinical presentation for correct classification of the disease.

Materials & Methods: Two cases of CD8+ CD30+ PCTCL were investigated.