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==Overview==
==Overview==
 
Based on the organ involvement, cutaneous T cell lymphoma may be classified into [[mycosis fungoides]] (MF) and [[sézary syndrome]] (SS).
==Classification==
==Classification==
Though there are many types of CTCL and presentation can vary from individual to individual, there are two main forms:  
Based on the organ involvement, cutaneous T cell lymphoma may be classified into:
 
* [[Mycosis fungoides]] (MF)  
* [[mycosis fungoides]] (MF)  
* [[Sézary syndrome]] (SS)   
* [[Sézary syndrome]] (SS)   
There is some dispute over whether SS is an advanced form of MF or a different type of CTCL entirely - in either case, the prognosis for SS patients is substantially poorer than for those of MF.


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* Most common form of cutaneous T cell lymphoma
* Most common form of cutaneous T cell lymphoma
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* Signs can progress to skin tumours in more advanced cases.
* Signs can progress to skin tumours in more advanced cases.
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* Often the more aggressive form of cutaneous T cell lymphoma
* Often the more aggressive form of cutaneous T cell lymphoma
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:* Large areas of the skin are affected  
:* Large areas of the skin are affected  
:* Skin is often red, itchy, painful and peeling
:* Skin is often red, itchy, painful and peeling
:* Skin tumours can also appear.
:* Skin tumours can also appear
:* Entire body can be affected, also known as "red man syndrome".
:* Entire body can be affected, also known as "red man syndrome"
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Revision as of 16:10, 18 January 2016

Cutaneous T cell lymphoma Microchapters

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sowminya Arikapudi, M.B,B.S. [2]

Overview

Based on the organ involvement, cutaneous T cell lymphoma may be classified into mycosis fungoides (MF) and sézary syndrome (SS).

Classification

Based on the organ involvement, cutaneous T cell lymphoma may be classified into:

Cutaneous T cell lymphoma classification
Name Description
Mycosis fungoides (MF)
  • Most common form of cutaneous T cell lymphoma
  • Starts in the skin in areas of the body not usually exposed to the sun
  • May appear as a scaly, pink or red rash or patches on the skin
  • Signs can progress to skin tumours in more advanced cases.
Sézary syndrome (SS)
  • Often the more aggressive form of cutaneous T cell lymphoma
  • An advanced form of mycosis fungoides
  • Affects skin, blood, and lymph nodes
  • Large areas of the skin are affected
  • Skin is often red, itchy, painful and peeling
  • Skin tumours can also appear
  • Entire body can be affected, also known as "red man syndrome"

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