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Mycosis Fungoides Presenting as Pigmented Purpuric Dermatitis
Author(s) -
Hanna Shan,
Walsh Noreen,
D'Intino Yolanda,
Langley Richard G. B.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2006.00259.x
Subject(s) - mycosis fungoides , medicine , dermatology , population , presentation (obstetrics) , cutaneous t cell lymphoma , tumor stage , pathology , lymphoma , surgery , cancer , environmental health
Mycosis fungoides, a cutaneous T‐cell lymphoma, typically presents as indolent, progressive, and persistent erythematous patches or plaques with mild scaling and over time can evolve into tumor stage with tumor nodules. Other presentations include eczematous, psoriasiform, poikilodermatous, and hypopigmented patches. We report Mycosis fungoides in a 14‐year‐old boy presenting as pigmented purpuric dermatitis and review the relevant literature. This is a rare presentation of a condition that is uncommon in the pediatric population. In our patient, histologic features were typical of Mycosis fungoides presenting as pigmented purpuric dermatitis. The clinical features, pathology, molecular biology, and the relationship between these two entities are discussed.