Prognostic value of the LDH-to-albumin ratio in mycosis fungoides: a retrospective case–control study

Aim: Mycosis fungoides (MF) is the most common type of primary cutaneous T-cell lymphoma with a variable clinical course. This study aimed to evaluate the prognostic value of the lactate dehydrogenase-to-albumin ratio (LAR) in predicting advanced-stage disease in MF patients. Material and Methods: A retrospective case–control study included 92 patients with MF and 94 healthy controls. Clinical and laboratory data were collected from medical records. LAR and other inflammatory indices were calculated. Group comparisons and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analyses were performed. Results: Patients with MF had significantly higher LAR, LDH, CRP, ESR, CAR, and SII values, and lower albumin levels than controls (p