Bexarotene for CTCL | Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
Cutaneous T cell lymphoma (CTCL) is the most common primary cutaneous lymphoma, and in some patients, it could be persistent for decades. Therapy for CTCL depends on disease stage and response to prior treatments. In this month’s installment of Therapeutic Cheat Sheets, we will discuss use of bexarotene for the treatment of CTCL.
BEXAROTENE THERAPEUTIC CHEAT SHEET
Compiled by: Adrianna Gonzale …
Cutaneous T cell lymphoma (CTCL) is the most common primary cutaneous lymphoma, and in some patients, it could be persistent for decades. Therapy for CTCL depends on disease stage and response to prior treatments. In this month’s installment of Therapeutic Cheat Sheets, we will discuss use of bexarotene for the treatment of CTCL.
BEXAROTENE THERAPEUTIC CHEAT SHEET
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TNN-MATCH
TN-Trichorrhexis nodosa
N-Netherton
M-Menkey’s kinky hair
A-Arginosuccinic aciduria
T-Trichothiodystrophy
C-Citrullinemia
H-Hair
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Chase Bank LOANS
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