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Commentary about papular mycosis fungoides, lymphomatoid papulosis and lymphomatoid pityriasis lichenoides: more similarities than differences

2015; Wiley; Volume: 43; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/cup.12653

1600-0560

Eric C. Vonderheid, Marshall E. Kadin, Gladys H. Telang,

Fungal Infections and Studies

Journal of Cutaneous PathologyVolume 43, Issue 4 p. 303-312 Perspectives in Dermatopathology Commentary about papular mycosis fungoides, lymphomatoid papulosis and lymphomatoid pityriasis lichenoides: more similarities than differences Eric C. Vonderheid, Corresponding Author Eric C. Vonderheid Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutes, Baltimore, MD, USA Eric Vonderheid, MD, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutes, 37580 S. Desert Sun Drive, Tucson, AZ 85739, USA Tel: +520-825-2699 Fax: +410 614 0635 e-mail: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorMarshall E. Kadin, Marshall E. Kadin Department of Dermatology, Boston University and Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence, RI, USASearch for more papers by this authorGladys H. Telang, Gladys H. Telang Department of Dermatology, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USASearch for more papers by this author Eric C. Vonderheid, Corresponding Author Eric C. Vonderheid Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutes, Baltimore, MD, USA Eric Vonderheid, MD, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutes, 37580 S. Desert Sun Drive, Tucson, AZ 85739, USA Tel: +520-825-2699 Fax: +410 614 0635 e-mail: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorMarshall E. Kadin, Marshall E. Kadin Department of Dermatology, Boston University and Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence, RI, USASearch for more papers by this authorGladys H. Telang, Gladys H. Telang Department of Dermatology, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USASearch for more papers by this author First published: 14 November 2015 https://doi.org/10.1111/cup.12653Citations: 15Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References 1Zackheim HS, McCalmont TH. Mycosis fungoides: the great imitator. J Am Acad Dermatol 2002; 47: 914. 2Nashan D, Faulhaber D, Ständer S, Luger TA, Stadler R. Mycosis fungoides: a dermatological masquerader. 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