Cutaneous Lymphoma
Clinic
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- CUTANEOUS LYMPHOMA CLINIC
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma is a type of cancer. It starts in blood cells called T-lymphocytes. These are white blood cells that are part of your immune system. They normally fight infection in the body. T-cell lymphoma starts in lymph tissue which is found throughout the body, such as in the spleen, tonsils, bone marrow, intestines, and skin. Most skin (cutaneous) lymphomas are T-cell lymphomas. Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma causes scaly patches or tumors. The cancer is also known as lymphoma of the skin. It is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma is usually a slow-growing cancer. It develops over many years. The 2 most common types of this cancer are mycosis fungoides and the Sezary syndrome.
- Our team has expertise in all subtypes and stages of skin lymphoma, including cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, mycosis fungoid’s and Sézary syndrome.
- Our multidisciplinary cutaneous lymphoma clinic comprises of dermatologist, oncologist, and dermatopathologist who continues to advance treatment and patient care for cutaneous lymphoma.
- Our doctors meet regularly to discuss patients’ progress and best practices for treatment.
Dr. Atlal Al-Lafi
Consultant
Dr. Arti Nanda
Consultant
Dr. Humoud Al-Sabah
Head of a Dermatopathology Lab
Dr. Jihan Rajy
Registrar