Sezary Syndrome: A Case Report and Review of Current Therapeutics
Jayasree Krishnan,
Kannan Thanikachalam
Abstract:Sezary syndrome (SS) is a rare but aggressive type of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). Patients with SS have characteristic skin lesions (erythroderma) and a leukemic phase. The rash associated with CTCLs can often mimic common benign skin conditions such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, etc. and therefore can go undiagnosed until later stages. We present a case of a patient with SS who managed eczema for over one year with topical steroids before receiving a skin biopsy. Workup confirmed leukemic involvement… Show more
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