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Prognostic Factors in Transformed Mycosis Fungoides: A Retrospective Analysis of 100 Cases
Predicting Prognosis in Large–Cell Transformed Mycosis Fungoides
MF Benner, PM Jansen, MH Vermeer, R Willemze
20111112
2011 Dec 12
Blood
Prognostic Factors in Transformed Mycosis Fungoides: A Retrospective Analysis of 100 Cases
Blood. 2011 Dec 12;[Epub Ahead of Print], MF Benner, PM Jansen, MH Vermeer, R Willemze
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Abstract
Large cell transformation (LCT) in mycosis fungoides (MF) is generally associated with an aggressive clinical course and poor survival, requiring aggressive therapeutic approach. However, a proportion of cases may follow an indolent clinical course. To identify prognostic factors we analyzed the prognostic relevance of clinical, histological and immunophenotypical features in a large cohort of transformed MF patients, including 75 patients with only skin lesions, 19 patients with LCT in skin and...