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Follicular mycosis fungoides: a case report and review of the literature
Author(s) -
DeBloom James,
Severson Jessica,
Gaspari Anthony,
Scott Glynis
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
journal of cutaneous pathology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.597
H-Index - 75
eISSN - 1600-0560
pISSN - 0303-6987
DOI - 10.1034/j.1600-0560.2001.028006318.x
Subject(s) - mycosis fungoides , follicular phase , pathology , medicine , context (archaeology) , biopsy , follicular cyst , epidermis (zoology) , dermatology , biology , lymphoma , anatomy , paleontology , cyst
Background: Follicular mycosis fungoides is an unusual variant of mycosis fungoides (MF). Unlike classic MF where atypical lymphocytes show a predilection for the epidermis (epidermotropism), follicular MF displays a malignant lymphocytic infiltrate tropic for hair follicles (folliculotropism). This malignant lymphocytic infiltrate results in follicular disruption typically manifesting clinically as plaques, comedones and follicular papules. Methods: This report describes a 40‐year‐old patient with follicular MF presenting as nodules on the face and chest. Histologic examination of the patient’s biopsy revealed a folliculocentric infiltrate of atypical lymphocytes with sparing of the epidermis. Results and Conclusions: Our case is discussed in the context of previously reported cases of follicular MF; we also include a review of all cases of follicular MF published to date that meet the strict criterion for this diagnosis.