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Mycosis fungoides

Other Names for this Disease
  • Alibert-Bazin syndrome
  • Granuloma fungoides
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Overview


Mycosis fungoides is a disease in which T-cell lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) become malignant (cancerous) and affect the skin. This condition is one of the most common types of T-cell lymphoma. Mycosis fungoides is characterized by a scaly, red rash that develops on the skin, particularly on areas that are not usually exposed to the sun. The rash may last for months or years without causing any symptoms. Over time, a thin, reddened, eczema-like rash may develop, followed by thickened, red patches of skin. Finally, tumors form which may develop into ulcers and become infected. Mycosis fungoides is difficult to cure. Treatment is usually palliative, with the intention of relieving symptoms and improving the quality of life.[1]

References

  1. Mycosis Fungoides and the Sézary Syndrome Treatment (PDQ®) . National Cancer Institute (NCI). http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/mycosisfungoides/Patient. Accessed January 26, 2011.
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  • DermNet NZ is an online resource about skin diseases developed by the New Zealand Dermatological Society Incorporated. DermNet NZ provides information about this condition. Click on the link to view the information.
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  • PubMed is a searchable database of medical literature and lists journal articles that discuss Mycosis fungoides. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.
  • The The Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) database contains genetics resources that discuss Mycosis fungoides. Click on the link to go to OMIM and review these resources.