Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sowminya Arikapudi, M.B,B.S. [2]
Overview
Physical Examination
Cutaneous T cell lymphoma skin manifestations
| Name
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Description
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| Premycotic (pretumor) phase
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- Small, scaly, red rashes or patches on the skin
- Rashes can appear anywhere on the body, in areas that are not exposed to the sun
- Does not cause symptoms and may last for months or years
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| Patch phase
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- Flat, thin, red patches or eczema-like rash on the skin
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| Plaque phase
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- Raised red patches (plaques) on the skin
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| Tumor phase
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- Lumps or nodules (tumours) on the skin
- Tumours can cause open areas (ulcers), which can become infected
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