Burden of disease and quality of life in patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma

Author(s):
Ottevanger, R.
Published
2025
Publication type
Doctoral Thesis

Abstract

Cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (CTCL) are a rare, heterogeneous group of non-Hodgkin lymphomas that primarily manifest in the skin. Mycosis fungoides and Sézary syndrome are considered the classic types of CTCL.

The studies presented in this thesis focus on epidemiology and quality of life.

Cutaneous T-cell lymphomaQuality of lifeEpidemiologyMycosis fungoidesSézary syndrome
Defense date
2025-10-08
Language
English
Supervisor(s)
Vermeer, M.H.
Advisor(s)
Quint, K.D.; Beugen, S. van
Committee member(s)
Dijk, M.R. van; Bekkenk, M.W.; Doorn, R. van; Neelis, K.J.; Jansen, P.M.
Qualification
Ph.D.
Degree granting institution
Faculty of Medicine, Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), Leiden University, Leiden
hdl
1887/4266719
ISBN(s)
9789465226163

Funding

Sponsorship
Alleen voor drukkosten van het proefschrift werd sponsoring ontvangen van: ABN AMRO B.V., Almirall, BAP Medical, Chipsoft, DermaCura, Eucerin, Fagron, HUKAs, Kyowa Kirin, LEO Pharma B.V., L'Oreal, Louis Widmer, Merz, Olmed, Pierre Fabre, Recordati Rare Diseases, Stichting huidlymfoom, UCB en Viatris