title: A practical approach to accurate classification and staging of mycosis fungoides and Sézary syndrome.
abstract: Cutaneous T-cell lymphomas are rare, distinct forms of non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. Of which, mycosis fungoides (MF) and Sézary syndrome (SS) are two of the most common forms. Careful, clear classification and staging of these lymphomas allow dermatologists to commence appropriate therapy and allow correct prognostic stratification for those patients affected. Of note, patients with more advanced disease will require multi-disciplinary input in determining specialist therapy. Literature has been summarized into an outline for classification/staging of MF and SS with the aim to provide clinical dermatologists with a concise review.
authors.affiliation: Department of Genetics & Molecular Medicine, School of Medicine King´s College, London, UK.
authors.forename: Bjorn Rhys
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.forename: Sean
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Whittaker
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009182:Mycosis Fungoides / Q000145:classification* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D009367:Neoplasm Staging / Q000379:methods; D011379:Prognosis; D012751:Sezary Syndrome / Q000145:classification* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000145:classification* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy