Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm is a rare aggressive myeloid malignancy thought to be derived from precursor plasmacytoid dendritic cells. Rapid progression and poor prognosis have been known. We herein present a case of BPDCN in a previously healthy man who presented with suddenly developed multiple deep purple skin rashes, with sequential computed tomography examinations. The follow-up computed tomography demonstrated that multiple skin nodules observed in the initial MRI fused, resulting in a thickening of the entire skin, with some surface erosions and crusting. Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm should be considered in the differentials in patients with a sudden onset and rapidly progressing skin rash or thickening.
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