Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides
Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides
Definition
Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides is a rare variant of mycosis fungoides (MF), a form of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, and is characterized by the presence of folliculotropic infiltrates in patch-plaque lesions usually involving the head and neck area.
Also known as follicular mucinosis type mycosis fungoides, follicular mycosis fungoides, folliculotropic mycosis fungoides, mycosis fungoides-associated follicular mucinosis — per MONDO
Also identified as
- ICD9 701.8 per MONDO
- NCIT C35685 per MONDO
- Orphanet 178512 per MONDO
- SCTID 404109006 per MONDO
- UMLS C1627767 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Integumental system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Lymphoid system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Skin of body | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Skin of body | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |