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Surviving With Mycosis Fungoides for Twenty Years: An Autobiographical Case Report.

Authors :
Parida DK
Barik SK
Source :
Cureus [Cureus] 2021 Dec 25; Vol. 13 (12), pp. e20699. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Dec 25 (Print Publication: 2021).
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Mycosis fungoides (MF) is a low-grade chronic lymphoid proliferative disorder of T-lymphocytes arising out of the skin, having an indolent course caused by abnormal proliferation of CD4+ T-cells. Here we present a case of a 37-year-old male who was diagnosed with mycosis fungoides in 2001 and treated with Total Skin Electron Beam Therapy (TSEBT). The purpose of this autobiographical case report is to give an insight into the eventful journey of the patient living with the disease for the last 20 years. His journey will serve the purpose of both patients and physicians and will add to the literature on the subject.<br />Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.<br /> (Copyright © 2021, Parida et al.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2168-8184
Volume :
13
Issue :
12
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Cureus
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
35106236
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.20699