Abstract
A case of multicentric reticulohistiocytosis in an 8-year-old girl, which is a diagnosis rarely seen in children, is presented. Multicentric reticulohistiocytosis is a disorder of unknown aetiology, predominantly affecting the joints, skin and mucosa. Joint symptoms, but not cutaneous lesions, have improved with treatment with methotrexate.
MeSH terms
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Arthritis, Juvenile / diagnosis
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Arthritis, Juvenile / pathology*
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Biopsy, Needle
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Child
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Dermatologic Agents / administration & dosage
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Female
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Histiocytosis / diagnosis
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Histiocytosis / drug therapy
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Histiocytosis / pathology*
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Humans
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Methotrexate / administration & dosage
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Treatment Outcome
Substances
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Dermatologic Agents
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Methotrexate