Interstitial Mycosis Fungoides With Lichen Sclerosus-Like Clinical and Histopathological Features

Am J Dermatopathol. 2016 Feb;38(2):138-43. doi: 10.1097/DAD.0000000000000406.

Abstract

Mycosis fungoides (MF) simulates a variety of dermatologic disorders histopathologically and clinically, well deserving the designation of a great mimicker. Interstitial MF is a rare, but well-recognized histopathological variant resembling the interstitial form of granuloma annulare or the inflammatory phase of morphea. From a clinical standpoint, MF can have a wide array of manifestations, including an anecdotal presentation with lesions clinically suggestive of lichen sclerosus (LS). We herein report a 25-year-old man with a history of patch-stage MF who later developed widespread LS-like lesions histopathologically consistent with interstitial MF. In some biopsies, additional features resembling LS were discerned. We think that our case might represent a unique variant of interstitial MF presenting with LS-like lesions. The diagnostic challenge arising from this uncommon presentation is discussed together with review of the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis
  • Biomarkers, Tumor / genetics
  • Biopsy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus / genetics
  • Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus / metabolism
  • Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus / pathology*
  • Male
  • Mycosis Fungoides / chemistry
  • Mycosis Fungoides / genetics
  • Mycosis Fungoides / pathology*
  • Mycosis Fungoides / therapy
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Skin / chemistry
  • Skin / pathology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / chemistry
  • Skin Neoplasms / genetics
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / therapy

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor