The pleomorphic cells of advanced mycosis fungoides. An ultrastructural study.
Publication/Presentation Date
5-1-1984
Abstract
Five patients with advanced disseminated mycosis fungoides were studied, using light and electron microscopy. All had lesions with large pleomorphic cells by light microscopy. In three of the patients, nonlymphoid tissue was studied, including pericardium, epididymis, and small intestine. All areas selected for ultrastructural study showed large pleomorphic cells. We conclude that these represent poorly differentiated lymphoid cells derived from Sézary lymphocytes. This is based on nuclear and organelle similarities between the Sézary and pleomorphic cells, as well as the demonstration of intermediate forms.
Volume
108
Issue
5
First Page
387
Last Page
391
ISSN
0003-9985
Published In/Presented At
Tykocinski, M., Schinella, R., & Greco, M. A. (1984). The pleomorphic cells of advanced mycosis fungoides. An ultrastructural study. Archives of pathology & laboratory medicine, 108(5), 387–391.
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
6608935
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article