2016
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL): Current practices in blood assessment and the utility of T-cell receptor (TCR)-Vβ chain restriction
Gibson JF, Huang J, Liu KJ, Carlson KR, Foss F, Choi J, Edelson R, Hussong JW, Mohl R, Hill S, Girardi M. Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL): Current practices in blood assessment and the utility of T-cell receptor (TCR)-Vβ chain restriction. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2016, 74: 870-877. PMID: 26874819, PMCID: PMC4835257, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2015.12.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleFlow CytometryHematologic TestsHumansInternationalityLymphoma, T-Cell, CutaneousMaleMiddle AgedMycosis FungoidesNeoplasm InvasivenessNeoplasm StagingPolymerase Chain ReactionPractice Guidelines as TopicPredictive Value of TestsPrognosisRare DiseasesReceptors, Antigen, T-CellRetrospective StudiesSezary SyndromeSkin NeoplasmsSocieties, MedicalConceptsCutaneous T-cell lymphomaT-cell lymphomaCurrent clinical practiceClinical practicePredictive valueNegative predictive valuePositive predictive valueCurrent International SocietyT cell receptorImmunophenotypic abnormalitiesEvidence of clonalitySingle centerTumor burdenBlood assessmentClinical benefitPeripheral bloodCohort casesDisease burdenPolymerase chain reactionStaging criteriaChain restrictionRetrospective analysisMalignant cellsFlow cytometryDiagnostic algorithm
2002
Transformation in mycosis fungoides: The role of methotrexate
Abd-el-Baki J, Demierre MF, Li N, Foss FM. Transformation in mycosis fungoides: The role of methotrexate. Journal Of Cutaneous Medicine And Surgery 2002, 6: 109-116. PMID: 11992182, DOI: 10.1007/s10227-001-0040-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCell Transformation, NeoplasticDermatologic AgentsFemaleGenes, T-Cell Receptor gammaHumansImmunophenotypingImmunosuppressive AgentsLymphoma, Large B-Cell, DiffuseMaleMethotrexateMiddle AgedMycosis FungoidesPolymerase Chain ReactionRetrospective StudiesSkin NeoplasmsSurvival AnalysisConceptsLarge cell lymphomaRole of methotrexateMycosis fungoidesCell lymphomaDominant T-cell cloneCutaneous lymphoma databaseT cell clonesIncidence of transformationLymphoma databaseImmunosuppressive therapyMTX groupMTX exposureShort followupMulticenter studyResultsA totalRisk factorsSkin biopsiesRare disorderHigh incidencePatientsAdvanced stageMethotrexateConclusionOur resultsSignificant associationSkin specimens