title: Scandinavian mycosis fungoides study group.
abstract: A multicenter study group on Mycosis Fungoides in Denmark, Norway and Sweden has been active since 1974. Staging procedures based on a 5 stage-system have been established, and treatment protocols have been worked out. Topical nitrogen mustard with and without toleranceinduction has been applied on stage II, and Bleomycin has been randomized against Bleomycin and Methotrexate in stage, III, IV, and V. Protocols containings PUVA are now activated, with PUVA given in combination with Cyclophosphamide for extracutaneous forms of Mycosis Fungoides.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009182:Mycosis Fungoides / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D012537:Scandinavian and Nordic Countries; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy