Mapping cutaneous T-cell lymphoma in the state of Florida

Cutaneous T-cell lymphomas, CTCLs, comprise a group of malignancies largely represented by two subtypes, mycosis fungoides (MF) and S ézary syndrome (SS). The incidence of CTCL has increased appreciably since the 1970’s, but the pathogenesis is poorly understood. Recent studies have demonstrated clustering of CTCL patient in several geographic areas suggesting that environmental factors may play a role in CTCL pathogenesis. A r etrospective chart review was conducted using the STAT data set from the Florida Cancer Data System registry.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Source Type: research