Classification of cutaneous lymphomas.
Despite the many distinct features of cutaneous lymphomas, they are best classified according to the Kiel classification and the Working Formulation for clinical usage. T-cell lymphomas predominate (65%); however, there are a significant number of primary B-cell lymphomas of the skin (25%). Moreover, there are a variety of unusual and rare manifestations and nosologic entities of cutaneous lymphomas that cannot be seen in the lymph node owing to the peculiarities of the skin as a distinct homing organ and vice versa (10%). It is important to note that some cutaneous lymphomas have a better prognosis when occurring primarily in the skin than their corresponding entity in the lymph node.
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Department of Dermatology, University Hospital, Zürich, Switzerland.
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D006801:Humans; D016393:Lymphoma, B-Cell / Q000145:classification* / Q000473:pathology; D016410:Lymphoma, T-Cell, Cutaneous / Q000145:classification* / Q000473:pathology; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000145:classification* / Q000473:pathology