A Case of Mycosis Fungoides following Multiple Open Fractures.
- Author:
Sang Dong KIM
;
Sang Mee SEOK
;
Dae Won KOO
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma;
PUVA
- MeSH:
Accidents, Traffic;
Adrenal Cortex Hormones;
Adult;
Dermis;
Fractures, Open*;
Humans;
Lymphocytes;
Lymphoma, T-Cell, Cutaneous;
Mycosis Fungoides*;
PUVA Therapy;
Skin
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1999;37(6):801-803
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We report a case of mycosis fungoides in a 30 year-old man who had been treated for multiple open fractures after a traffic accident. Histopathologic findings showed epidermotrophism wiih hyperchromatic haloed lymphocytes and atypical lymphocytic infiltration in the upper dermis. The infiltrated cells were positively stained with CD45Ro, but not with CD20. He had no evidence of extracutaneous involvement by laboratory studies, Skin lesions improved markedly after treatment with systemic PUVA therapy combined with topical corticosteroids for 3 months.
