Mycosis Fungoides / Sézary Syndrome Quiz
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Robin Schoenthaler, MD (Oncology)
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Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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What is Mycosis Fungoides / Sézary Syndrome?
Mycosis fungoides and Sezary syndrome are types of cutaneous (skin) T-cell lymphoma. These are cancers of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell in the immune system, go onto affect the skin. In Sézary syndrome specifically, cancer cells are also found in the blood. Both men and women can be affected, and those over 50 years of age are at higher risk as are people with HIV infections.
Typical Symptoms of Mycosis Fungoides / Sézary Syndrome
Skin over the entire body is red
Reddish-brown hard lumps or bumps on the skin
Skin Itching
Scaly skin that flakes off
Swelling of any body part
Skin hardening
Fever
Bumps containing pus
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Mycosis Fungoides / Sézary Syndrome
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Is your whole body red?
Do you have hard, reddish-brown skin lumps or bumps?
Is your skin itchy?
Do you have flaky, scaly skin?
Do you have any swelling in your body?
Treatmentof Mycosis Fungoides / Sézary Syndrome
Treatment depends on the disease subtype, extent, stage, and other factors. Options include a form of light therapy called photodynamic therapy, specialized radiotherapy aimed either at individual spots or the whole body, chemotherapy, immunotherapies, surgery, and new targeted drug therapies.
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References
Mycosis Fungoides (Including Sézary Syndrome) Treatment (PDQ®) – Patient Version
https://www.cancer.gov/types/lymphoma/patient/mycosis-fungoides-treatment-pdq#:~:text=Key%20Points,red%20rash%20on%20the%20skin.
MYCOSIS FUNGOIDES - Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation
https://www.clfoundation.org/mycosis-fungoides
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Robin Schoenthaler, MD (Oncology)
Board certified radiation oncologist with over 30 years experience treating cancer patients. Senior physician advisor for expert medical options in adult oncology. Published award-winning essayist on medical and health issues and more.
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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