NCIt definition : A peripheral (mature) T-cell lymphoma presenting in the skin with patches/plaques.
It is characterized by epidermal and dermal infiltration of small to medium-sized
T-cells with cerebriform nuclei. Patients with limited disease generally have an excellent
prognosis. In the more advanced stages, the prognosis is poor. (WHO, 2001);
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that first appears on the skin and can
spread to the lymph nodes or other organs such as the spleen, liver, or lungs.;
Neoplastic status : Malignant;
ICD-O code : 9700/3;
Codes from synonyms : 10028500; CDR0000045794; C84.00;