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Mycosis Fungoides
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Synonyms
- Granuloma Fungoides
Disorder Subdivisions
- Vidal-Brocq Mycosis Fungoides
General Discussion
Mycosis Fungoides is a rare form of T-cell lymphoma of the skin (cutaneous); the disease is typically slowly progressive and chronic. In individuals with Mycosis Fungoides, the skin becomes infiltrated with plaques and nodules that are composed of lymphocytes. In advanced cases, ulcerated tumors and infiltration of lymph nodes by diseased cells may occur. The disorder may spread to other parts of the body including the gastrointestinal system, liver, spleen, or brain.
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Resources
Skin Cancer Foundation
245 Fifth Avenue
Suite 1403
New York
NY
10016
Fax: (212)725-5751
800: (800)754-6490
info@skincancer.org
http://www.skincancer.org
American Cancer Society, Inc.
1599 Clifton Road NE
Atlanta
GA
30329
USA
Tel: (404)320-3333
800: (800)227-2345
http://www.cancer.org
Mycosis Fungoides Network
Department of Dermatology
Pavillion A3
UC Medical Center
Cincinnati
OH
45267-0523
Fax: (513)558-3531Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation
PO Box 374
Birmingham
MI
48012
USA
Tel: (248)644-9014
Fax: (248)644-9014
info@clfoundation.org
http://www.clfoundation.org
MUMS (Mothers United for Moral Support, Inc) National Parent-to-Parent Network
150 Custer Court
Green Bay
WI
54301-1243
USA
Tel: (920)336-5333
Fax: (920)339-0995
800: (877)336-5333
mums@netnet.net
http://www.netnet.net/mums/
Friends of Cancer Research
2231 Crystal Drive
Suite 200
Arlington
VA
22202
Tel: (703)302-1503
Fax: (703)302-1568
info@focr.org
http://www.focr.org
Wellness Community
919 18th Street N.W.
Suite 54
Washington
DC
20006
Tel: (202)659-9709
Fax: (202)659-9301
800: (888)793-9355
help@thewellnesscommunity.org
http://www.thewellnesscommunity.org
Lance Armstrong Foundation
PO Box 161550
Austin
TX
78716-1150
Tel: (512)236-8820
Fax: (512)236-8482
800: (866)235-7205
http://www.livestrong.org
For a Complete Report:
This is an abstract of a report from the National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc. ® (NORD). A copy of the complete report can be obtained for a small fee by visiting the NORD website. The complete report contains additional information including symptoms, causes, affected population, related disorders, standard and investigational treatments (if available), and references from medical literature. For a full-text version of this topic, see http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdblist.html
The information provided in this report is not intended for diagnostic purposes. It is provided for informational purposes only. NORD recommends that affected individuals seek the advice or counsel of their own personal physicians.
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This disease entry is based upon medical information available through the date at the end of the topic. Since NORD's resources are limited, it is not possible to keep every entry in the Rare Disease Database completely current and accurate. Please check with the agencies listed in the Resources section for the most current information about this disorder.
For additional information and assistance about rare disorders, please contact the National Organization for Rare Disorders at P.O. Box 1968, Danbury, CT 06813-1968; phone (203) 744-0100; web site www.rarediseases.org or email orphan@rarediseases.org
Last Updated: 2/7/2008
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