Differentiation between actinic reticuloid and cutaneous T cell lymphoma by T cell receptor gamma gene rearrangement analysis and immunophenotyping.

Abstract

The results of this study demonstrate that gene rearrangement analysis, in combination with immunohistochemistry, may be an important adjunct in differentiating between actinic reticuloid and cutaneous T cell lymphoma. In patients suspected of having actinic reticuloid, application of both techniques is recommended.