Multicentric reticulohistiocytosis

Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
Arvind KaulChandrakant B Mhaske

Abstract

A 50-year-old male presented with fever, joint pain and skin lesions since eight months. Examination showed multiple papules and nodules with periarticular predisposition. Swelling of knees and elbows with flexion deformity of distal interphalangeal joints was present. Investigations revealed anemia and raised ESR. Histopathology was pathognomonic of multicentric reticulohistiocytosis. Patient was treated with bisphosphonates along with systemic steroids and methotrexate to which he responded well.

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Feb 19, 2013·Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology·Arshia D IslamM Eric Gershwin
Jul 1, 2011·Indian Dermatology Online Journal·Sejal P ShahFreny E Bilimoria
Apr 16, 2014·Clinical Rheumatology·Cristina C Macía-Villa, Antonio Zea-Mendoza
Mar 10, 2016·Indian Journal of Dermatology·Karishma D HemmadyHemangi R Jerajani

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