Treatment of stage IA cutaneous T-cell lymphoma with topical application of the immune response modifier imiquimod
KR Suchin, JM Junkins-Hopkins… - Archives of …, 2002 - jamanetwork.com
A 52-year-old woman with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) presented to the dermatology
clinic for treatment. She had a more than 10-year history of episodic dry, itchy patches over
her trunk and extremities. Previous biopsy specimens obtained from the patches revealed
histopathologic changes typical of CTCL. Treatment with a number of topical steroid
preparations and topical nitrogen mustard and carmustine had been ineffective. On physical
examination, she had 2 clinically similar, welldemarcated patches with mild erythema and …
clinic for treatment. She had a more than 10-year history of episodic dry, itchy patches over
her trunk and extremities. Previous biopsy specimens obtained from the patches revealed
histopathologic changes typical of CTCL. Treatment with a number of topical steroid
preparations and topical nitrogen mustard and carmustine had been ineffective. On physical
examination, she had 2 clinically similar, welldemarcated patches with mild erythema and …