Sézary syndrome in a young man with severe atopic dermatitis.

Van Haselen, C W; Toonstra, J; Preesman, A H; Van Der Putte, S C; Bruijnzeel-Koomen, C A; Van Vloten, W A · Br J Dermatol · 1999

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Sézary syndrome (SS) is a rare cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. SS usually develops de novo. We describe a 23-year-old man with a proven history of severe atopic dermatitis since childhood, who developed SS. This case contributes to the discussion about the possibility of a relationship between inflammatory dermatitis, atopy and subsequent SS. We provide criteria that should be fulfilled to define such an association.

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