Photochemotherapy in mycosis fungoides.

Abstract

Six patients with mycosis fungoides were treated with methoxsalen and long-wave ultraviolet light. They were assessed clinically and histologically before and after treatment. All six patients showed clinical improvement. Histological clearing of both epidermis and dermis occurred in three patients, and epidermal clearing alone occurred in two. Photochemotherapy may have a place in the treatment of the early and intermediate stages of mycosis fungoides, and it may also be useful as an adjunct to other forms of treatment in the more advanced stages.

• Authors: L Hodge, A P Warin, R W Gange, S Bleehen, D Vella Briffa
• Journal: British medical journal (Br Med J) Vol. 2 Issue 6097 Pg. 1257-9 (Nov 12 1977) ISSN: 0007-1447 [Print] England
• PMID: 589125 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Methoxsalen

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Methoxsalen (therapeutic use)
• Middle Aged
• Mycosis Fungoides (drug therapy, pathology, therapy)
• Photochemotherapy
• Skin Neoplasms (drug therapy, pathology, therapy)