Mycosis fungoides
Most common form of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mycosis fungoides, also known as Alibert-Bazin syndrome or granuloma fungoides,[1] is the most common form of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. It generally affects the skin, but may progress internally over time. Symptoms include rash, tumors, skin lesions, and itchy skin.
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Other names | Alibert-Bazin syndrome |
Skin lesions on the knee of a 52-year-old male patient with mycosis fungoides | |
Specialty | Dermatology, Hematology, Oncology |
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While the cause remains unclear, most cases are not hereditary. Most cases are in people over 20 years of age, and it is more common in men than women. Treatment options include sunlight exposure, ultraviolet light, topical corticosteroids, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy.