Diagnostic delay in mycosis fungoides: Insights from China's first multicentre registry of 305 patients

Key Points

• To examine the factors contributing to diagnostic delays in mycosis fungoides across a multicentre patient cohort.
• Data collected from a multicentre registry of patients diagnosed with mycosis fungoides.
• Analysis of time intervals between initial presentation and definitive diagnosis.
• Assessment of demographic and clinical factors associated with delays.
• Significant delays were observed in the diagnosis of mycosis fungoides.
• Factors contributing to delays included lack of awareness among healthcare providers.
• The study reveals a need for increased education and prompt referral practices.

Abstract