Evaluation of treatment results in multifocal primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma:report of the Dutch Cutaneous Lymphoma Group

BackgroundThere is no consensus on the treatment of multifocal primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma (C-ALCL). Radiotherapy (RT) and methotrexate (MTX) are the current treatment options, but their efficacy is unknown. Recently, targeted therapies showed promising results in C-ALCL, and may therefore be an attractive first choice of treatment. ObjectivesTo assess the efficacy of conventional treatment strategies for patients with multifocal C-ALCL, and to define which patients may require novel targeted therapies. MethodsIn this multicentre study, treatment was evaluated in patients... Mehr ...