CTCL, also known as mycosis fungoides, is a cancer of the white blood cells that primarily affects the skin and only secondarily affects other sites.
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma describes all lymphomas other than Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Yes, sebum and other cutaneous oils are produced by eccrine glands.
The dry membrane with keratinizing epithelium is known as stratified squamous epithelium. It is a type of tissue found in the skin, oral cavity, esophagus, and vagina, among other locations. This type of epithelium provides protection against mechanical stress and dehydration.
Many patients with SS also develop a variety of skin problems that include dry patches, vasculitis, and cutaneous B-cell lymphoma. These and other dermatologic disorders are more common in SS than was previously thought.
Hodgkins lymphoma, also known as Hodgkins Desease is a cancer of the tissue in the lymph nodes, spleen, liver, bone marrow, and other sites. It can be treated by various types of cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation.
hodkin's disease is distinguished from other lumphomas by the precence of large, cancerour lymphocytes known as reed-sternberg cells.
Mycosis fungoides, a type of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, primarily involves malignant T lymphocytes known as CD4+ T cells. These abnormal cells accumulate within the skin, causing a variety of skin lesions. In advanced stages, the disease may spread to other organs such as the lymph nodes, blood, and internal organs.
Yes, Reed-Sternberg cells are characteristic cells found in Hodgkin's lymphoma. They are large, abnormal lymphocytes that help distinguish Hodgkin's lymphoma from other types of lymphoma. Reed-Sternberg cells play a key role in the diagnosis of Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Lymphoma primarily affects the lymphatic system, which is a key component of the immune system. It involves the abnormal growth of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, leading to the formation of tumors in lymph nodes and other lymphatic tissues. Lymphoma can also impact other organs, such as the spleen, bone marrow, and sometimes the skin or gastrointestinal tract. The two main types are Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, each with different characteristics and treatment approaches.
Can't find 'lympnoma' in my dictionary ... but it cross references to 'lymphoma which are malignant tumors that arise in the lymph nodes or in other lymphoid tissue.
In general, these patients are treated with chemotherapy in a similar manner to patients with other types of lymphoma.
Other names that are sometimes used for WM include: lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma, lymphoplasmacytic leukemia,