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Mycosis fungoides: A case report
Jitender Mohan Khunger1, Niti Khunger, Kalpana Azad
1Department of Haematology, V. M. Medical College and Safdar Jang Hospital, New Delhi, India.
Summary
This study describes a rare case of mycosis fungoides, a type of T-cell lymphoma, in a 38-year-old female. The patient presented with advanced disease manifesting as widespread nodules.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Oncology
- Hematology
Background:
- Mycosis fungoides is the most frequent type of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.
- It typically presents with skin lesions such as patches, plaques, and tumors, and can progress to erythrodermic or poikilodermatous stages.
- Extracutaneous involvement occurs in later disease stages, potentially affecting any organ.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of mycosis fungoides in an adult female.
- To highlight the presentation of the disease in an advanced stage.
Main Methods:
- Case report
Main Results:
- A 38-year-old female presented with a rare instance of mycosis fungoides.
- The patient was diagnosed in an advanced stage of the disease.
- Clinical presentation included the presence of nodules distributed throughout the body.
Conclusions:
- Mycosis fungoides, while more common in adult males, can occur in females.
- Advanced stages of mycosis fungoides can present with significant cutaneous manifestations like widespread nodules.
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