Follicular mycosis fungoides: A report of 2 cases in Filipino octogenarians
- Author:
Cara Lynn Marie N. Chia
1
;
Johannes F. Dayrit
2
;
Christine Marie N. Chia-Acosta
3
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH: Mycosis Fungoides; Lymphoma, T-Cell, Cutaneous; Mucinosis, Follicular
- From: Journal of the Philippine Dermatological Society 2018;27(1):71-74
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction:Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides is a rare and aggressive subtype of mycosis fungoides characterized by
small to medium-sized malignant T-cells that typically infiltrate the hair follicle. It represents 4% of primary cutaneous
lymphomas and less than 10% of patients with MF.
Case Summary:We report 2 cases of 80-year old female, who presented with a 3-year history of an erythematous plaque on the left infraorbital area and forehead, and the other with an 8-month history of multiple erythematous indurated plaques on the left cheek, left eyebrow and malar area. Clinical presentation, histopathology and immunohistochemistry findings revealed a diagnosis of folliculotropic mycosis fungoides.
Conclusion:Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides has distinct clinical and microscopic features. Evaluation of clinical, pathologic, and immunophenotypic findings are important to identify this rare form of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. - Full text:71-74 Case-report_Follicular-MF_Chia.pdf
