Mycosis fungoides bullosa: a case report and review of the literature

• Main Authors: Bröcker Eva-B, Kneitz Hermann, Becker Jürgen C
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: BMC 2010-03-01
• Series: Journal of Medical Case Reports
• Online Access: http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/4/1/78

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Mycosis fungoides, the most common type of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, can manifest in a variety of clinical and histological forms. Bulla formation is an uncommon finding in mycosis fungoides and only approximately 20 cases have been reported in the literature.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>We present a case of rapidly progressive mycosis fungoides in a 68-year-old Caucasian man who initially presented with erythematous plaques characterised by blister formation.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>Although mycosis fungoides bullosa is extremely rare, it has to be regarded as an important clinical subtype of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Mycosis fungoides bullosa represents a particularly aggressive form of mycosis fungoides and is associated with a poor prognosis. The rapid disease progression in our patient confirms bulla formation as an adverse prognostic sign in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.</p>