Mycosis fungoides risk factors

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Overview

Classification

Mycosis fungoides
Sezary syndrome

Pathophysiology

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1], Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sogand Goudarzi, MD [2]

Overview

There are no established risk factors for cutaneous T cell lymphoma.

Risk Factors

There are no established risk factors for cutaneous T cell lymphoma. ehrnjs.[1]

1. Bacterial infection of the skin.

2. Long-term exposure to chemicals.

3. Smoking.

4. Medications.

5. Long-term sun exposure.

6. Viral infections.

References

  1. A. S. Whittemore, E. A. Holly, I. M. Lee, E. A. Abel, R. M. Adams, B. J. Nickoloff, L. Bley, J. M. Peters & C. Gibney (1989). "Mycosis fungoides in relation to environmental exposures and immune response: a case-control study". Journal of the National Cancer Institute. 81 (20): 1560–1567. PMID 2795681. Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)


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