Identifying unmet needs and challenges in the definition of a plaque in mycosis fungoides: an EORTC-CLG/ISCL survey.

The definition of "plaque" is commonly perceived as a clinical entity and its integration with histopathological features is generally reserved to specific cases. To date, no consensus is achieved as for the exact definition of thin and thick plaques and current positioning of plaques within the TNMB system is considered clinically inadequate. Prospective studies evaluating the role of histopathological parameters and other biomarkers, as well as promising diagnostic tools, such as US/RM imaging and high throughput blood sequencing, are much needed to fully integrate current clinical definitions with more objective parameters.