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| العنوان: |
Follicular mucinosis associated with early stage cutaneous T-cell lymphoma: successful treatment with interferon alpha-2b and acitretin. |
| المؤلفون: |
Kontochristopoulos, G J1, Exadaktylou, D, Hatziolou, E, Tassidou, A, Zakopoulou, N |
| المصدر: |
Journal of Dermatological Treatment. Jun2001, Vol. 12 Issue 2, p117-121. 5p. 4 Black and White Photographs. |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: |
*SEBACEOUS gland diseases, *THERAPEUTIC use of interferons, *DRUG efficacy, *THERAPEUTICS |
| مستخلص: |
BACKGROUND: Follicular mucinosis (FM) is a rare dermatosis characterized by mucin deposits in the pilosebaceous units. It is divided into a primary-benign type and a secondary type associated mostly with lymphomas. No standard effective therapy is available for the primary FM while in the secondary form treatment is aimed against the underlying disease. METHODS: We report a case of secondary FM in which a cutaneous T-cell lymphoma was detected 6 years after the initial eruption. RESULTS: Complete remission was achieved with combination therapy of interferon alpha-2b at a dose of 6 million U subcutaneously three times a week, and acitretin 35 mg/day, for 6 months. CONCLUSION: Regular clinical and histopathological evaluation is suggested for all patients with FM. For cases associated with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma the combination of interferon alpha and acitretin seems to be a good therapeutical approach. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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