CD4/CD8 dual-positive mycosis fungoides: A case report and literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale

Mycosis fungoides (MF) is the most common cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. It appears as patches, plaques, and tumors depending on the stage of the disease, which presents a chronic progressive course. Compared to CD4/CD8 MF, CD4/CD8 dual-positive MF is an uncommon immune phenotype.

Patient concerns

A 36-year-old male patient presented with dryness and scales on his whole body.

Diagnosis

The patient was diagnosed with MF based on results of pathological examination, immunohistochemical staining, and T-cell receptor gene rearrangement test.

Interventions

The patient was advised to take an herbal medicine orally twice daily and apply a topical moisturizer after showering.

Outcomes

After treatment and follow-up, the patient's symptoms of dryness and sca

SUBMITTER: Ding X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7571916 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature