Mycosis fungoides bullosa: a case report and review of the literature

IntroductionMycosis fungoides, the most common type of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, can manifest in a variety of clinical and histological forms. Bulla formation is an uncommon finding in mycosis fungoides. About 20 cases have been reported in literature.Case presentationWe present a case of a rapidly progressive mycosis fungoides in a 68-year old Caucasian man who initially presented with erythematous plaques characterized by blister formation.
Conclusion:
Although mycosis fungoides bullosa is extremely rare, it has to be regarded as an important clinical subtype of cutaneous T cell lymphoma. Mycosis fungoides bullosa represents an especially aggressive form of the mycosis fungoides associated with a poor prognosis.

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