[Diagnosis and therapy of cutaneous T-cell lymphomas]

We report the observation of 16 cases of cutaneous T cell lymphoma consisting of 11 cases with mycosis fungoides and 5 cases with high-grade malignant lymphomas. A standardized clinical evaluation is proposed for patients with low-grade malignant lymphomas for whom we favor the use of non-aggressive therapeutic regimens. High-grade lymphomas need a more complete systemic exploration. Treatment of cutaneous T cell lymphomas should be started with the least aggressive antineoplastic therapy.