Cutaneous Lymphomas, Introduction
In this issue of Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery we asked well-known experts to summarize recent advances and concepts in this field, keeping in mind the practical problems of routine work in a dermatologic practice.
Rationale of a New Classification for the Group of Primary Cutaneous Lymphomas
CUTANEOUS MALIGNANT lymphomas represent a heterogeneous group of T- and B-cell neoplasms, which can involve the skin primarily or secondarily.
Pathogenesis of Cutaneous Lymphomas
Cutaneous lymphomas are a heterogeneous group of lymphoproliferative disorders derived from T cells, B cells and, in rare cases, natural killer cells.
Impact of Molecular Analysis in the Diagnosis of Cutaneous Lymphoid Infiltrates
The diagnosis and classification of cutaneous lymphomas is a challenge for the dermatopathologist. This is particularly true for determining the distinction between a malignant lymphoma and a benign reactive infiltrate (pseudolymphoma).
Mycosis Fungoides: Classic Disease and Variant Presentations
We will review the salient features of patch, plaque, and tumor stage mycosis fungoldes in this article and follow with a discussion of these variant clinicopathologic presentations and of therapeutic modalities.