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New Lesions of Mycosis Fungoides Following a Suction Blister Investigation

New Lesions of Mycosis Fungoides Following a Suction Blister Investigation Abstract To the Editor.— The suction blister technique was introduced by Kiistala1 and is used to obtain pure epidermal tissue or extracellular fluid from the skin. We herein describe an unexpected complication following a suction blister investigation in a patient with mycosis fungoides. Report of a Case.— A 59-year-old man had 11/2 years previously developed an itching, papulous eruption on the left side of the back. It developed into an irregular, ulcerating tumor, which measured 13 × 16 cm with a depth of approximately 4 cm on admission (Fig 1). He had an eruption of 3- to 5-mm small macules and papules in an area below his left axilla. There was a slight increase in the size of the lymph nodes in the left axilla. His general condition was good.Several biopsy specimens from his large skin tumor confirmed a diagnosis of mycosis fungoides. A biopsy specimen from a papule References 1. Kiistala U: Suction blister device for separation of viable epidermis from dermis . J Invest Dermatol 1968;50:129-137. 2. Van Scott EJ, Kalmanson JD: Complete remissions of mycosis fungoides lymphoma induced by topical nitrogen mustard (NH2): Control of delayed hypersensitivity to NH2 by desensitization and by induction of immunological tolerance . Cancer 1973; 32:18-30.Crossref http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Archives of Dermatology American Medical Association

New Lesions of Mycosis Fungoides Following a Suction Blister Investigation

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Publisher
American Medical Association
Copyright
Copyright © 1986 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
ISSN
0003-987X
eISSN
1538-3652
DOI
10.1001/archderm.1986.01660140018006
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Abstract

Abstract To the Editor.— The suction blister technique was introduced by Kiistala1 and is used to obtain pure epidermal tissue or extracellular fluid from the skin. We herein describe an unexpected complication following a suction blister investigation in a patient with mycosis fungoides. Report of a Case.— A 59-year-old man had 11/2 years previously developed an itching, papulous eruption on the left side of the back. It developed into an irregular, ulcerating tumor, which measured 13 × 16 cm with a depth of approximately 4 cm on admission (Fig 1). He had an eruption of 3- to 5-mm small macules and papules in an area below his left axilla. There was a slight increase in the size of the lymph nodes in the left axilla. His general condition was good.Several biopsy specimens from his large skin tumor confirmed a diagnosis of mycosis fungoides. A biopsy specimen from a papule References 1. Kiistala U: Suction blister device for separation of viable epidermis from dermis . J Invest Dermatol 1968;50:129-137. 2. Van Scott EJ, Kalmanson JD: Complete remissions of mycosis fungoides lymphoma induced by topical nitrogen mustard (NH2): Control of delayed hypersensitivity to NH2 by desensitization and by induction of immunological tolerance . Cancer 1973; 32:18-30.Crossref

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Archives of DermatologyAmerican Medical Association

Published: Feb 1, 1986

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