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Mycosis fungoides two decades after exposure to sulphur mustard: a follow-up of 1100 victims

(2017) Mycosis fungoides two decades after exposure to sulphur mustard: a follow-up of 1100 victims. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. pp. 432-437. ISSN 0926-9959

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Abstract

BackgroundSulphur mustard (SM) is an alkylating chemical warfare agent which causes acute and chronic injuries to the eyes, skin, lung and respiratory tract. ObjectiveWe aimed to investigate the relationship between SM poisoning and Mycosis fungoides (MF) as a late consequence. Material and MethodsIn this retrospective study, the medical files of 1100 Iranian veterans confirmed to have exposure to SM agent during the Iraq-Iran war of the 1980s were reviewed. ResultsAll 10 cases with MF were confirmed by clinical and histopathological examinations. The mean age of the studied subjects was 43.3 9.8 (years). In comparison to MF incidence rate in Iranian general population (0.39/100 000 person-years), we found an incidence rate of 0.799/100 000 person-years for MF among those who had short-term exposure to SM. The most common sites for SM lesions were flexural and thin skin areas. The main limitation was the retrospective design. ConclusionThis study indicates that the risk of MF in those exposed to SM may increase over time. Therefore, their follow-up is recommended.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: chemical warfare cutaneous lesions complications skin veterans Dermatology
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Page Range: pp. 432-437
Journal or Publication Title: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
Journal Index: ISI
Volume: 31
Number: 3
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.1111/jdv.13993
ISSN: 0926-9959
Depositing User: مهندس مهدی شریفی
URI: http://eprints.bmsu.ac.ir/id/eprint/4528

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