Mycosis fungoides

mycosis fun·goi·des (fng-goidz)

n.

A chronic progressive lymphoma arising in the skin and initially simulating an inflammatory dermatosis.

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Mycosis fungoides

The most common type of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. This low-grade lymphoma primarily affects the skin. Generally, it has a slow course and often remains confined to the skin. Over time, in about 10% of cases, it can progress to the lymph nodes and internal organs.

Mentioned in: Corticosteroids, Systemic, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma

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mycosis fungoides,

n a rare, chronic, lymphomatous skin malignancy resembling eczema or a cutaneous tumor that is followed by microabscesses in the epidermis and lesions simulating those of Hodgkin disease in lymph nodes and viscera.