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Cutaneous Lymphoma, Leukemia, and Related Disorders

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An understanding of cutaneous lymphomas requires knowledge of current concepts relative to the physiology of normal lymphocytes (1). Lymphocytes are classified as “T” (thymus dependent) and “B” (bone marrow derived) cell types. T cells are essential in cell-mediated immune reactions such as allergic contact dermatitis and graft rejection. B cells, in response to antigenic stimulation, differentiate into plasma cells that produce circulating immunoglobulins. T cells are divided into “helper” cells and “suppressor” cells. Helper T cells cooperate with B cells in antibody formation.

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Zackheim, H.S. (1988). Cutaneous Lymphoma, Leukemia, and Related Disorders. In: Skin Cancer. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-3790-7_13

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