Mycosis fungoides classification

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Classification Mycosis fungoides Sezary syndrome
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Classification

Though there are many types of CTCL and presentation can vary from individual to individual, there are two main forms:

• mycosis fungoides (MF)
• Sézary syndrome (SS)

There is some dispute over whether SS is an advanced form of MF or a different type of CTCL entirely - in either case, the prognosis for SS patients is substantially poorer than for those of MF.

Cutaneous T cell lymphoma classification

Name	Description
Mycosis fungoides	Most common form of cutaneous T cell lymphoma Starts in the skin in areas of the body not usually exposed to the sun May appear as a scaly, pink or red rash or patches on the skin Signs can progress to skin tumours in more advanced cases.
Sézary syndrome	Often the more aggressive form of cutaneous T cell lymphoma An advanced form of mycosis fungoides Affects skin, blood, and lymph nodes Large areas of the skin are affected Skin is often red, itchy, painful and peeling Skin tumours can also appear. Entire body can be affected, also known as "red man syndrome".

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