# Hypopigmented mycosis fungoides mimicking leprosy successfully treated with oral and topical corticosteroids: A new great imitator?
> Djawad K.

URL kanonis: https://discover.unhas.ac.id/publications/hypopigmented-mycosis-fungoides-mimicking-leprosy-successfully-treated-with-oral
Jurnal / Konferensi: Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina Pannonica Et Adriatica
Tahun terbit: 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15570/actaapa.2021.20
ISSN: 13184458
Kuartil SJR: Q3
Citations: 3

## Authors
- Djawad K.

## Abstract
Hypopigmented mycosis fungoides (HMF) is a rare variant of patch stage MF, which is often misdiagnosed. A 35-year-old male presented with non-pruritic white patches on his chest that had been present for 10 years. The patient had previously been treated for leprosy without any improvement. Physical examination showed well-defined multiple hypopigmented patches and macules on the chest, posterior trunk, and gluteus, with some lesions exhibiting anhidrosis and central erythema. The result of sensibility examination was unclear. Slit-skin-smear examination for acid-fast bacilli and anti-phenolic-glycolipid-1 examination were negative. Histopathological examination showed Pautrier microabscesses. The patient was diagnosed with HMF and was treated with 16 mg methylprednisolone b.i.d., topical application of desoximetasone, and 1% methoxsalen lotion followed by sun exposure. A significant improvement was observed during the following 6 months. This case shows that HMF needs to be considered in patients presenting with chronic unexplained hypopigmented patches to avoid unnecessary treatment and progression to more advanced stages.

## Keywords
- Mycosis fungoides
- Dermatology
- Medicine
- Leprosy
- Pathology
- Lymphoma

---
Sumber: Discover Unhas — RIMS Universitas Hasanuddin.
Saat mengutip, gunakan DOI bila tersedia atau URL kanonis di atas.