Which of the following best describes mycosis fungoides?: (A) fungal infection of the epidermis, (B) benign skin lesion, (C) cutaneous lymphoma, (D) dermatitis
Answer is C. Mycosis fungoides is best described as a cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Lesions may remain confined to the skin for years, and internal organ involvement occurs when the disease advances into late stages. It is a disorder involving T lymphocytes. Treatment is usually palliative rather than curative.