T-cell technology in the diagnosis & management of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma

Compr Ther. 1998 Mar;24(3):117-22.

Abstract

Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) is a malignancy of mature, clonal, helper (CD4+) T-cells that have a propensity for localizing in the skin. This article discusses the new immunologic and molecular advances and their practical application in the management of CTCL.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Lymphoma, T-Cell, Cutaneous* / diagnosis
  • Lymphoma, T-Cell, Cutaneous* / genetics
  • Lymphoma, T-Cell, Cutaneous* / immunology
  • Lymphoma, T-Cell, Cutaneous* / therapy
  • Skin Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Skin Neoplasms* / genetics
  • Skin Neoplasms* / immunology
  • Skin Neoplasms* / therapy