Sézary syndrome. Treatment

Authors

  • Bárbara Alonso Dermatology Unit, General Acute Hospital Dr. Cosme Argerich, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Mariana Arias Dermatology Unit, General Acute Hospital, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentine
  • Alejandra Abeldaño Dermatology Unit, General Acute Hospital Dr. Cosme Argerich, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47196/da.v26i2.2074

Keywords:

Sézary syndrome, Phototherapy, Extracorporeal photopheresis, Retinoids, Interferon

Abstract

Sézary syndrome (SS) is a leukemic cutaneous T-cell lymphoma with poor prognosis that requires a multidisciplinary approach. Treatment is palliative, because there is no cure for SS. The aim of treatment is minimizing disease recurrence, preservation of quality of life and overall survival. There are many options, but immunomodulatory therapies are tried first. Chemotherapy is reserved for refractory or progressive disease.

Author Biographies

Bárbara Alonso, Dermatology Unit, General Acute Hospital Dr. Cosme Argerich, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Dermatologist

Mariana Arias, Dermatology Unit, General Acute Hospital, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentine

Dermatologist

Alejandra Abeldaño, Dermatology Unit, General Acute Hospital Dr. Cosme Argerich, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Head of the Dermatology Unit. Argerich Hospital

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Published

2020-06-30

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Continuing Medical Education