Abstract
An elderly black man with photosensitivity suggestive of actinic reticuloid, ultimately developed Sézary syndrome, suggesting a relationship between the two conditions. This case illustrates a possible causal role of antigen persistence in the etiology of Sézary syndrome.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Humans
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Male
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Mycosis Fungoides / pathology
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Photosensitivity Disorders / complications*
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Photosensitivity Disorders / diagnosis
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Photosensitivity Disorders / pathology
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Sezary Syndrome / etiology*
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Sezary Syndrome / immunology
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Sezary Syndrome / pathology
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Skin / pathology
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Skin Neoplasms / pathology