Suggested Guidelines for the Treatment of Mycosis Fungoides in Countries with Limited Resources.

ABSTRACT: The treatment options for mycosis fungoides (MF) have been expanding but unfortunately many of the currently used treatment modalities are unavailable in Egypt and other African/Arab countries. In addition, there is a lack of consensus on the treatment of hypopigmented MF (HMF), which is a frequently encountered variant in our population. We aimed to develop regional treatment guidelines based on the international guidelines but modified to encompass the restricted treatment availability and our institutional experience. Special attention was also given to studies conducted on patients with skin phototype (III-IV). Treatment algorithm was formulated at Ain-Shams cutaneous lymphoma clinic through the collaboration of dermatologists, haematologists, and oncologists. Level of evidence is spec

SUBMITTER: Ibrahim MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9904957 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature