Mycosis Fungoides

Abstract

Visceral dissemination is a relatively common but poorly appreciated occurrence in patients with mycosis fungoides. The lungs are the most common site of extranodal involvement. The radiographic findings in 10 histologically documented cases of extracutaneous intrathoracic involvement are reviewed; these include pulmonary nodules, pulmonary infiltrates, mediastinal and/or hilar adenopathy, and pleural effusion. The nonspecificity of these findings and the importance of excluding alternative etiologies such as drug toxicity and/or parenchymal infection are stressed.