Invisible Mycosis Fungoides: Not to be Missed in Chronic Pruritus

• DOI: 10.1007/s13555-015-0083-4
• Publication Date: 2015-08-25T05:06:53Z
• Authors: Kristyn Deen; Blake O’Brien; Jason Wu
• Keywords: Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma

Pruritus without visible dermatoses may be the first manifestation of hematological malignancies such as Hodgkin disease, chronic lymphocytic leukemia and mycosis fungoides (MF) precede definitive diagnosis by weeks to years.We present a case 'invisible' MF associated with generalized pruritus in an elderly patient.Our highlights importance performing skin biopsies patients unexplained pruritus, especially absence cutaneous lesions. This can prompt clinician consider possible underlying malignancy, MF.