Multicentric reticulohistiocytosis in a child

Australas J Dermatol. 1999 Feb;40(1):44-6. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-0960.1999.00316.x.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arthritis, Juvenile / diagnosis
  • Arthritis, Juvenile / pathology*
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Child
  • Dermatologic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Histiocytosis / diagnosis
  • Histiocytosis / drug therapy
  • Histiocytosis / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Methotrexate / administration & dosage
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Methotrexate