Surviving With Mycosis Fungoides for Twenty Years: An Autobiographical Case Report

Abstract

Mycosis fungoides (MF) is a low-grade chronic lymphoid proliferative disorder of T-lymphocytes arising out of the skin, having an indolent course caused by abnormal proliferation of CD4+ T-cells. Here we present a case of a 37-year-old male who was diagnosed with mycosis fungoides in 2001 and treated with Total Skin Electron Beam Therapy (TSEBT). The purpose of this autobiographical case report is to give an insight into the eventful journey of the patient living with the disease for the last 20 years. His journey will serve the purpose of both patients and physicians and will add to the literature on the subject.

Mycosis Fungoides Palmaris et Plantaris Progressing to Complete Early-Stage Disease Improved with Phototherapy

“…1 Classic early mycosis fungoides typically begins as persistent and/or slowly progressive scaly pink or red patches on the hands, chest, abdomen, upper thighs, or buttocks. 2,3 The lesions are often pruritic and may cause impairment of the quality of life. 3 On histology, superficial lymphoid infiltrate are present with characteristic epidermotropism, without spongiosis and lymphoid atypia.…”