T-cell Lymphoma Flashcards
1
Q
What are the peripheral T-cell lymphomas?
A
Subgroup of non hodgkin lymphomas
2
Q
Most common subtypes of PTCL
A
Peripheral T-cell lymphoma, not otherwise specified
Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma
Anaplastic large cell lymphoma
3
Q
general prognosis of peripheral t cell lymphoma?
A
Aggressive, survival measured in months
4
Q
general therapy
A
CHOP chemotherapy
5
Q
Most common subtype of CTCL
A
Mycosis fungoides
6
Q
presentation of CTCL
A
Pruritic, patch/plaque skin lesions in non-sun-exposed areas
7
Q
What is sezary syndrome?
A
Leukemic subtype of CTCL
8
Q
CTCL treatment
A
UV light, topical corticosteroids
