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Mycosis fungoides bullosa: a case report and review of the literature
Please always quote using this URN: urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-68233
- Introduction: Mycosis fungoides, the most common type of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, can manifest in a variety of clinical and histological forms. Bulla formation is an uncommon finding in mycosis fungoides and only approximately 20 cases have been reported in the literature. Case presentation: We present a case of rapidly progressive mycosis fungoides in a 68-year-old Caucasian man who initially presented with erythematous plaques characterised by blister formation. Conclusion: Although mycosis fungoides bullosa is extremely rare, it has to beIntroduction: Mycosis fungoides, the most common type of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, can manifest in a variety of clinical and histological forms. Bulla formation is an uncommon finding in mycosis fungoides and only approximately 20 cases have been reported in the literature. Case presentation: We present a case of rapidly progressive mycosis fungoides in a 68-year-old Caucasian man who initially presented with erythematous plaques characterised by blister formation. Conclusion: Although mycosis fungoides bullosa is extremely rare, it has to be regarded as an important clinical subtype of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Mycosis fungoides bullosa represents a particularly aggressive form of mycosis fungoides and is associated with a poor prognosis. The rapid disease progression in our patient confirms bulla formation as an adverse prognostic sign in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.…
Author: | H. Kneitz, Eva B. Bröcker, JC Becker |
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URN: | urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-68233 |
Document Type: | Report |
Faculties: | Medizinische Fakultät / Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie |
Language: | English |
Year of Completion: | 2010 |
Source: | In: Journal of Medical Case Reports (2010) 4, 78, DOI: 10.1186/1752-1947-4-78 |
Dewey Decimal Classification: | 6 Technik, Medizin, angewandte Wissenschaften / 61 Medizin und Gesundheit / 610 Medizin und Gesundheit |
GND Keyword: | Mycosis fungoides bullosa |
Release Date: | 2012/10/23 |
Licence (German): | CC BY: Creative-Commons-Lizenz: Namensnennung |