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January 1, 2025Asian journal of pediatric dermatology.Open Access

Pityriasis-like Mycosis Fungoides in Children: Two Challenging Cases in Singapore

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LCLynn ChuaELElis LeeMKMark Koh

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Overview

Case reports highlight diagnostic challenge of mycosis fungoides in pediatric patients, emphasizing clinical and histological features.

Key Points

  • This research focuses on two cases of pityriasis-like mycosis fungoides in children, aiming to improve recognition and treatment.
  • Descriptive case study of two pediatric patients diagnosed with PL-like mycosis fungoides.
  • Both patients underwent skin biopsies for histological examination.
  • Narrow band ultraviolet B phototherapy was administered.
  • Both patients presented with symptoms suggestive of pityriasis lichenoides or hypopigmented MF.
  • Skin biopsies confirmed the diagnosis of mycosis fungoides.
  • Response to narrow band ultraviolet B phototherapy was noted in both cases.

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Chua et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69255731c0ce034ddc35aa51https://doi.org/10.4103/ajpd.ajpd_12_24
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