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Demographic, clinical, histopathologic, immunophenotypic, staging, treatment, and follow\u2010up data were collected. Early response at 3\u20136\u2009months (partial\/complete response) was analyzed using logistic regression.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      A total of 133 patients were included; 60.9% (81\/133) were male. Median age at diagnosis was 13\u2009years (IQR, 9\u201315) and median diagnostic delay was 18\u2009months (IQR, 8\u201348). Classic morphology was recorded in 78.2% (104\/133), and hypopigmented MF in 36.1% (48\/133); overlapping morphologies were documented in 42.1% (56\/133). Stage IA disease was present in 59.4% (79\/133). Phototherapy was used in 60.9% (81\/133). Early response occurred in 91.0% (121\/133). BSA &lt;\u200910% was independently associated with higher odds of early response (aOR 8.42, 95% CI 1.71\u201341.54;\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.009), whereas older age at diagnosis predicted lower odds (aOR 0.81 per year, 95% CI 0.67\u20130.98;\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.029). Relapse occurred in 28.5% (37\/130) within median follow\u2010up of 22\u2009months (median time to relapse of 8\u2009months); 67.6% (25\/37) relapsed within 12\u2009months.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In this cohort, pediatric MF presented at an early stage. Despite favorable early responses, relapse occurred in nearly one third, often within the first year, supporting long\u2010term surveillance. 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