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Case Report

Use of Ultrasound to Observe Mycosis Fungoides: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Author(s): Cong-Xian Chen, Jie Zhu and Zeng Zeng*

Volume 18, Issue 7, 2022

Published on: 18 March, 2022

Article ID: e081221198656 Pages: 5

DOI: 10.2174/1573405617666211208121419

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Abstract

Background: Mycosis fungoides (MF) is the most common form of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma with many clinicopathological variants, thus difficult to diagnose in its early stages.

Case Presentation: This case report is about a 76 years old Chinese woman presented with 2 years history of erythematous plaque on the lateral right thigh; after combining clinical manifestations with results of pathological examinations, it is consistent with the diagnosis of MF.

Discussion: Mycosis fungoides (MF) is the most common form of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. The patient in this case had a long course of disease and repeated attacks. Ultrasound shows a small patch of liquid dark area of the lesion. Color Doppler image shows rich blood flow, which just looks like lacustrine. Thick and nourishing blood vessels could be seen in the depth.

Conclusion: Our case report using ultrasound to observe MF and demonstrate that ultrasound is helpful in diagnosing and evaluating effectiveness in treating MF.

Keywords: Ultrasound, mycosis fungoides, erythematous plaques, color doppler, echo, dermatology.

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