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CD30+ large cell transformation of mycosis fungoides during pregnancy

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: Mycosis fungoides (MF) a cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, is a subgroup of non-Hodgkin's lymphomas, characterized by skin infiltration and occasionally systemic involvement. MF coincidence with pregnancy is rare. The effect of pregnancy on MF and the effect of this disease on pregnancy are still unknown. There are few case reports about pregnancy and its deleterious effect on the clinical course of MF. This case report is about a 30-years-old female with MF who became pregnant and after delivery developed CD30+ large cell transformation; this is the first report of large cell transformation of MF related to pregnancy.

Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology

DOI: 10.4103/0019-5154.108090

Authors: Jamshid Najafian, FarahnazFatemi Naeini, Mohammadali Nilforoushzadeh

Institutions: Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Cutaneous lymphoproliferative disorders research

Subfield: Dermatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W1984518052

FWCI: 0.703

Cites: 9

Cited by: 8

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