Granulomatous mycosis fungoides--a diagnostic challenge

An Bras Dermatol. 2015 Jul-Aug;90(4):554-6. doi: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20153460.

Abstract

Granulomatous mycosis fungoides is a rare subtype of T-cell cutaneous lymphoma. Due to its clinical heterogenicity the diagnosis is delayed and based on histopathological and immuno-histochemical findings, sometimes requiring gene rearrangement studies for confirmation. We report the case of a patient who was submitted to several biopsies before diagnostic conclusion.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Biopsy
  • Epidermis / pathology
  • Female
  • Granuloma / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Mycosis Fungoides / pathology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*