Granulomatous Mycosis Fungoides in an Adolescent —A Rare Encounter and Review of the Literature

Abstract Granulomatous mycosis fungoides (GMF) is a rare form of mycosis fungoides (MF) characterized by an infiltrate of atypical lymphocytes, histiocytes, and multinucleated giant cells. Clinically, GMF has a slowly progressing course with a worse prognosis than other forms of MF. With its peak incidence being in the fifth to sixth decade, GMF is rare in children and adolescents. Herein we describe a 14‐year‐old boy with GMF.
Source: Pediatric Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research