Two hundred years have passed since the description of mycosis fungoid
es by Alibert. During this time, the disease has been the focus of int
ense controversy and research, with these two intimately intertwined.
In this article, the major components of the controversies surrounding
cutaneous T-cell lymphoma are examined. The next millenium will see t
he resolution of these controversies and the fruition of continued res
earch into this condition Copyright (C) 1998 by W.B. Saunders Company.