Defining early mycosis fungoides.
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Journal Article (Review)
This editorial review summarizes the results of 5 meetings sponsored by the International Society for Cutaneous Lymphoma at which the clinicopathologic and ancillary features of early mycosis fungoides were critically examined. Based on this analysis, an algorithm was developed for the diagnosis of early mycosis fungoides involving a holistic integration of clinical, histopathologic, immunopathologic, and molecular biological characteristics. A novel aspect of this algorithm is that it relies on multiple types of criteria rather than just one, for example, histopathology. Before its finalization, the proposed diagnostic algorithm will require validation and possibly further refinement at multiple centers during the next several years. It is anticipated that a more standardized approach to the diagnosis of early mycosis fungoides will have a beneficial impact on the epidemiology, prognostication, treatment, and analysis of clinical trials pertaining to this most common type of cutaneous lymphoma.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Pimpinelli, N; Olsen, EA; Santucci, M; Vonderheid, E; Haeffner, AC; Stevens, S; Burg, G; Cerroni, L; Dreno, B; Glusac, E; Guitart, J; Heald, PW; Kempf, W; Knobler, R; Lessin, S; Sander, C; Smoller, BS; Telang, G; Whittaker, S; Iwatsuki, K; Obitz, E; Takigawa, M; Turner, ML; Wood, GS; International Society for Cutaneous Lymphoma,
Published Date
- December 2005
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 53 / 6
Start / End Page
- 1053 - 1063
PubMed ID
- 16310068
Pubmed Central ID
- 16310068
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1097-6787
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.jaad.2005.08.057
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States