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He had a 1-month history of multiple painless subcutaneous nodules on the trunk and upper limbs. Physical examination revealed multiple firm nodules measuring 0.5\u20132\u00a0cm, accompanied by dark red plaques. Laboratory investigations showed mild anemia, elevated inflammatory markers, decreased IgA levels, and increased IgE levels. Imaging findings demonstrated generalized lymphadenopathy. Histopathological examination revealed effacement of the lymph node architecture with atypical lymphoid cells; immunohistochemistry was positive for CD3, CD4, PD-1, and EBER. A diagnosis of AITL of stage III was established. The patient achieved complete remission (CR) after 6 cycles of chidamide plus CHOP chemotherapy, with no evidence of recurrence at 6 months. 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