- Author:
Ann Michelle Y. Siao
;
Patricia T. Tinio
;
Maria Isabel Beatriz Puno-Gomez
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords: Hypopigmented
- MeSH: Human; Female; Young Adult: 19-24 Yrs Old; Mycosis Fungoides; Phototherapy
- From: Journal of the Philippine Dermatological Society 2024;33(Suppl 1):22-23
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Mycosis fungoides is the most common type of cutanoues T-cell Lymphoma. It is a mature T-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma with presentation in the skin but with potential involvement of the nodes, blood, and viscera. This case reports a 24-year-old female who presented with a two-year history of progressively increasing hypopigmented macules and patches. Skin punch biopsy and immunohistochemical stains done were suggestive of a malignant T-cell process. The patient was managed with a short course topical corticosteroids and maintained on a topical moisturizer. The patient underwent multiple sessions of narrowband UV-B Phototherapy at 2-3 times per week and showed significant improvement of the skin lesions hence, was advised to be maintained on phototherapy.