Multiple pink papules with white, depressed centers. Malignant atrophic papulosis (Degos disease).
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C Yag-Howard
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Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma.
BACKGROUND: Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) represents a spectrum of diseases composed of malignant helper T lymphocytes. An accurate diagnosis of early CTCL is difficult because of the varied clinical and histologic expressions of the disease. METHODS: The authors review the epidemiology, possible risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostic techniques, staging, prognosis, and treatment options for CTCL. RESULTS: The varied and often nonspecific clinical and histologic presentations of CTCL may delay diagnosis and staging, thus necessitating further studies such as immunophenotyping, flow cytometry, and T-cell receptor gene rearrangement analysis. CONCLUSIONS: A multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of CTCL assists in optimizing outcomes from management of patients with this disease.
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