How to Discern Folliculotropic Mycosis Fungoides From Follicular Mucinosis Using a Pediatric Case
January 2018
in “
Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery
”
TLDR It's important to understand the differences between FMF and PFM in children.
The document discussed a pediatric case of a 6-year-old boy exhibiting features of both folliculotropic mycosis fungoides (FMF) and primary follicular mucinosis (PFM). It highlighted the challenges in differentiating between FMF, a variant of mycosis fungoides with folliculotropic atypical lymphocytes, and PFM, which involves mucin deposition around hair follicles. The case provided insights into the concurrent presence of FMF and FM in pediatric patients, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between these conditions for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
