Epidermotropic lymphoma is usually a malignant tumor that originates from lymphocyte cells (a type of white cells) of the immune system. This tumor is considered a subset of cutaneous (skin) T-cell lymphoma.
This rare condition can occur in dogs of any age, breed or size but older dogs are more affected.
Symptoms of epidermotropic lymphoma are
Itching
Loss of hair (alopecia)
Scaly skin
Redness of skin
Lightening of skin color or loss of pigment (depigmentation)
Skin ulcers, nodule or mass formation (lesions may involve lips, eyelids, nasal surface, vulva, oral cavity)
