Pityriasis Lichenoides Chronica-Like Mycosis Fungoides: A Diagnostic Dilemma

Skinmed. 2024 Dec 31;22(6):482-484. eCollection 2024.

Abstract

Mycosis fungoides (MF) is a neoplasm of the immune system. It is a cutaneous lymphoma originating in the peripheral epidermotropic T-cells, specifically the memory T-cells (CD45RO+). The etiology of MF is indefinite, but various factors, such as genetic and epigenetic abnormalities, environmental and occupational exposure to chemicals, infections, and cytokines (interleukin [IL]-2, IL-4, etc.), play a vital role. Pityriasis lichenoides (PL), such as MF, is a rare subtype that is presented with skin lesions similar to that of PL.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mycosis Fungoides* / diagnosis
  • Mycosis Fungoides* / pathology
  • Pityriasis Lichenoides* / diagnosis
  • Pityriasis Lichenoides* / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Skin Neoplasms* / pathology