The role of maintenance phototherapy in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
Pothiawala, S.Z.; Baldwin, B.T.; Cherpelis, B.S.; Glass, L.F.; Fenske, N.A.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology Jdd 9(7): 800-803
2010
ISSN/ISBN: 1545-9616 PMID: 20677536 Document Number: 15587
Phototherapy is well-recognized as effective therapy in early stage cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (patch and plaque), often resulting in complete clearance of clinical disease and subsequent remission. Although not curable, long-term remission can often be attained utilizing maintenance phototherapy, consisting of a course of less frequent treatments over time. Herein, the authors review the literature regarding the role of maintenance phototherapy in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) and its success in prolonging clinical remission and disease-free survival in CTCL.
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