A neonatal case of congenital Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell
neoplasm with KMT2C gene duplication
Abstract
Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN) is a rare
hematologic neoplasm derived from plasmacytoid dendritic cell
precursors. The malignancy was characterized by cutaneous and bone
marrow involvement and leukemic spread,predominantly involving elderly
patients. Pediatric cases of BPDCN are much fewer reported in the
literature, making the management of pediatric BPDCN challenging. We
report a congenital BPDCN patient who manifested with neutropenia and
nodular skin lesions. Whole-exome sequencing suggests the presence of
kmt2c gene duplication. She died four months after diagnosis. This case
report reminds clinicians, especially neonatologists, to consider the
possibility of BPCDN when finding neonates present with rash(such as
purplish nodules, bruiselike macules) and a cytopenia. In addition, this
study suggests that the KMTC2 gene may play a vital role in the
pathogenesis of BPDCN.