A Case of Mycosis Fungoides following Multiple Open Fractures / 대한피부과학회지

ABSTRACT

We report a case of mycosis fungoides in a 30 year-old man who had been treated for multiple open fractures after a traffic accident. Histopathologic findings showed epidermotrophism wiih hyperchromatic haloed lymphocytes and atypical lymphocytic infiltration in the upper dermis. The infiltrated cells were positively stained with CD45Ro, but not with CD20. He had no evidence of extracutaneous involvement by laboratory studies, Skin lesions improved markedly after treatment with systemic PUVA therapy combined with topical corticosteroids for 3 months.