Progression of pigmented purpura-like eruptions to mycosis fungoides: report of three cases.
The cases of three relatively young male patients with pigmented purpura-like eruptions evolving to mycosis fungoides are described. Initially, the eruptions, both clinically and histologically, very closely resembled pigmented purpuric dermatitis. After a follow-up period averaging 8.4 years, diagnostic histologic changes of mycosis fungoides were observed. Although uncommon, mycosis fungoides should be considered in the differential diagnosis of pigmented purpuric eruptions.
Barnhill
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Department of Dermatology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06510.
Braverman
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000473:pathology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009182:Mycosis Fungoides / Q000473:pathology*; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000473:pathology; D011693:Purpura / Q000473:pathology; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*