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MYCOSIS FUNGOIDES [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-06-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cancers and Oncology
- Immunology
- The Skin
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
1, record 1, English, cutaneous%20T%2Dcell%20lymphoma
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CTCL 1, record 1, English, CTCL
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The term cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) encompasses a broad group of lymphomatous neoplasms of helper T cells that present in the skin but later may involve lymph nodes, peripheral blood cells, and the viscera. They vary in histology, immunophenotype, and prognosis. 2, record 1, English, - cutaneous%20T%2Dcell%20lymphoma
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma can cause rash-like skin redness, slightly raised or scaly round patches on the skin, and, sometimes, skin tumors. Several types of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma exist. The most common type is mycosis fungoides. Sezary syndrome is a less common type that causes skin redness over the entire body. 3, record 1, English, - cutaneous%20T%2Dcell%20lymphoma
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma is one of several types of lymphoma collectively called non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. 3, record 1, English, - cutaneous%20T%2Dcell%20lymphoma
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cancers et oncologie
- Immunologie
- Appareil cutané
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- lymphome T cutané
1, record 1, French, lymphome%20T%20cutan%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- LTC 2, record 1, French, LTC
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le mycosis fongoïde est le lymphome T cutané le plus fréquent. 3, record 1, French, - lymphome%20T%20cutan%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-06-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Cancers and Oncology
- Immunology
- The Skin
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mycosis fungoides
1, record 2, English, mycosis%20fungoides
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MF 2, record 2, English, MF
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mycosis fungoides(MF) is the most common subtype of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma(CTCL). It is an indolent(slow growing) non-Hodgkin lymphoma(NHL) that develops over many years or even decades. It accounts for around half of all skin lymphomas. Mycosis fungoides(MF) starts in the skin and tends to remain only in the skin. MF can appear as patches, plaques or tumours. MF often occurs in areas of the skin that are protected from the sun by clothing. 3, record 2, English, - mycosis%20fungoides
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Cancers et oncologie
- Immunologie
- Appareil cutané
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mycosis fongoïde
1, record 2, French, mycosis%20fongo%C3%AFde
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- MF 2, record 2, French, MF
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de cáncer y oncología
- Inmunología
- Piel
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- micosis fungoides
1, record 2, Spanish, micosis%20fungoides
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Atípico cáncer de los linfocitos que afecta a la piel y que está relacionado con el linfoma de no Hodgkin y con la leucemia y que deriva del crecimiento descontrolado de células T helper. 1, record 2, Spanish, - micosis%20fungoides
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La micosis fungoides, que recibe este nombre por la forma de champiñón que presentan los tumores en estadio avanzado, a menudo progresa lentamente. 1, record 2, Spanish, - micosis%20fungoides
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-12-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Epidermis and Dermis
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- plaque
1, record 3, English, plaque
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An elevation above the skin surface that occupies a relatively large surface area, in comparison with its height above the skin. Frequently, it is formed by a confluence of papules, as in mycosis fungoides, psoriasis, and lichen planus. 2, record 3, English, - plaque
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Épiderme et derme
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- plaque
1, record 3, French, plaque
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- placard 2, record 3, French, placard
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
N'importe quelle surface d'un diamètre supérieur à celui d'une papule correspond à une plaque. Les plaques proviennent souvent de la confluence des papules. On a des plaques rouges squameuses dans le psoriasis, le pityriasis rosé, le lupus érythémateux discoïde (avec atrophie). 3, record 3, French, - plaque
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plaque : terme privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale. 4, record 3, French, - plaque
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Epidermis y dermis
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- placa
1, record 3, Spanish, placa
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-01-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Medication
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- vinblastine sulfate
1, record 4, English, vinblastine%20sulfate
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The sulfate salt of a vinca alkaloid extracted from Vinca rosea L.(Apocynaceae), C46H58N4O9. H2SO4; used as an antineoplastic in the palliative treatment of lymphomas, including generalized Hodgkins’ disease, lymphosarcoma, reticulum-cell sarcoma, and advanced mycosis fungoides, and of neuroblastoma, Letterer-Siwe disease, choriocarcinoma resistant to other agents, breast carcinoma resistant to other agents, and embryonal carcinoma of the testis. Administered intraveinously. Major side effects are nausea, vomiting, and bone marrow depression. 1, record 4, English, - vinblastine%20sulfate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Other names: Kyocristine; Leurocristine sulfate; Leurocristine sulfate (1:1); Leurocristine sulfate (1:1) (salt); Leurocristine, sulfate; Leurocristine, sulfate (1:1) (salt) (8CI); Lilly 37231; LCR; LEUROCRISTINE; NSC 67574; NSC67674; Oncovin; Onkovin; Vincaleukoblastine, 22-oxo-, sulfate (1:1) (salt) (9CI); Vincristine sulfate (USAN); Vincristine Sulfate (USAN); Vincristine, sulfate; Vincrisul; VCR sulfate; VINCRISTINE; 37231. 2, record 4, English, - vinblastine%20sulfate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C46H58N4O9·H2SO4 3, record 4, English, - vinblastine%20sulfate
Record 4, Key term(s)
- vinkaleukoblastine sulfate
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- sulfate de vinblastine
1, record 4, French, sulfate%20de%20vinblastine
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alcaloïde indolique dimère extrait de la pervenche rose (Vinca rosea) utilisé à l'état de sulfate dans le traitement d'affections néoplasiques malignes (D'après les sources b et c). 2, record 4, French, - sulfate%20de%20vinblastine
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C46H58N4O9·H2SO4 2, record 4, French, - sulfate%20de%20vinblastine
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-02-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Cancers and Oncology
- The Skin
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- skin cancer
1, record 5, English, skin%20cancer
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A general term that covers spindle cell and basal cell epitheliomas or epidermoid carcinomas, adenocarcinomas of the sudoriferous and sebaceous glands, malignant melanomas, and other malignant tumors of varied etiology(cutaneous lymphomas, mycosis fungoides, Kaposi's sarcoma). 1, record 5, English, - skin%20cancer
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Cancers et oncologie
- Appareil cutané
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- cancer de la peau
1, record 5, French, cancer%20de%20la%20peau
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation générique recouvrant les épithéliomas spinocellulaires et basocellulaires ou carcinomes épidermoïdes, les adénocarcinomes des glandes sudorales et sébacées, les mélanomes malins et d'autres tumeurs malignes d'origines diverses (lymphomes cutanés, mycosis fongoïde, sarcome de Kaposi. 1, record 5, French, - cancer%20de%20la%20peau
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de cáncer y oncología
- Piel
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- cáncer de piel
1, record 5, Spanish, c%C3%A1ncer%20de%20piel
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-07-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Non-Surgical Treatment
- Epidermis and Dermis
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- PUVA treatment
1, record 6, English, PUVA%20treatment
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- PUVA therapy 2, record 6, English, PUVA%20therapy
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A treatment involving exposing patients to ultraviolet radiation after they have taken methoxsalen (8-MOP). 3, record 6, English, - PUVA%20treatment
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Recently there has been a rapid development in the world-wide use of oral and topical methoxsalen (8-methoxypsoralen; 8-MOP) with long wave ultraviolet light (UVA) for treating patients with psoriasis. This form of photochemotherapy is known as PUVA treatment, and is effective in clearing and maintaining a remission of psoriasis in most patients treated. 1, record 6, English, - PUVA%20treatment
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The light activates the drug, which then binds to DNA and causes cell death. Since the effects are confines to the skin, this is a treatment for mycosis fungoides as well as other skin disorders. A possible side effect of this treatment is the development of secondary skin cancers. 3, record 6, English, - PUVA%20treatment
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
- Épiderme et derme
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- PUVA thérapie
1, record 6, French, PUVA%20th%C3%A9rapie
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- PUVA-thérapie 1, record 6, French, PUVA%2Dth%C3%A9rapie
correct, feminine noun
- traitement par PUVA 1, record 6, French, traitement%20par%20PUVA
masculine noun
- puvathérapie 1, record 6, French, puvath%C3%A9rapie
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il semble que la PUVA thérapie provoque une inhibition de la kératinisation anormale, probablement due à un gène de réflexion et que ce phénomène puisse être relié à des modifications des centres fibrillaires du nucléole du kératinocyte psoriasique. 1, record 6, French, - PUVA%20th%C3%A9rapie
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«puvathérapie» : Relevé dans Biofutur, numéro 114, juillet-août 1992, page 35. 2, record 6, French, - PUVA%20th%C3%A9rapie
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratamiento sin cirugía
- Epidermis y dermis
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- PUVA-terapia
1, record 6, Spanish, PUVA%2Dterapia
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- puvaterapia 2, record 6, Spanish, puvaterapia
feminine noun
- fotoquimioterapia con psoralenos 2, record 6, Spanish, fotoquimioterapia%20con%20psoralenos
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tratamiento que consiste en la exposición del paciente a radiación ultravioleta, una vez que haya ingerido [o aplicado en la piel] methoxsalen (8-MOP). 1, record 6, Spanish, - PUVA%2Dterapia
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La luz ultravioleta activa el fármaco, que a continuación, se liga al ADN, produciendo la muerte celular en el área afectada. Puesto que sólo se afecta la piel, esto es un tratamiento para la micosis fungoide, así como para otras alteraciones de la piel. Un posible efecto secundario de este tratamiento es el desarrollo de cánceres de la piel secundarios. 1, record 6, Spanish, - PUVA%2Dterapia
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-07-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Lymphatic System
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Sézary syndrome
1, record 7, English, S%C3%A9zary%20syndrome
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Sézary erythroderma 1, record 7, English, S%C3%A9zary%20erythroderma
- Sézary reticulosis syndrome 1, record 7, English, S%C3%A9zary%20reticulosis%20syndrome
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The leukemic variant of mycosis fungoides, [consisting] of generalized exfoliative dermatitis with edema, redness, and thickening of the skin associated with ectropion, leonine facies, keratoderma of the palms and soles, hepatosplenomegaly, and lymphadenopathy as well as with large numbers of atypical T lymphocytes in the circulation. The latter, so-called Sézary cells, represent T cells with highly convoluted nuclei identical to the cells infiltrating the skin in mycosis fungoides. 1, record 7, English, - S%C3%A9zary%20syndrome
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Système lymphatique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- syndrome de Sézary
1, record 7, French, syndrome%20de%20S%C3%A9zary
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- réticulose de Sézary 1, record 7, French, r%C3%A9ticulose%20de%20S%C3%A9zary
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hématodermie, proche du mycosis fungoïde, caractérisée cliniquement par une érythrodermie intense et prurigineuse, histologiquement par un infiltrat dermique dense monomorphe où l'on retrouve les cellules de Sézary. 1, record 7, French, - syndrome%20de%20S%C3%A9zary
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Les cellules de Sézary] sont également présentes dans le sang circulant, la maladie prenant parfois une allure leucémique. 1, record 7, French, - syndrome%20de%20S%C3%A9zary
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema linfático
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- síndrome de Sezary
1, record 7, Spanish, s%C3%ADndrome%20de%20Sezary
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Forma más avanzada de micosis fungoides. 1, record 7, Spanish, - s%C3%ADndrome%20de%20Sezary
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