Histiocytic sarcoma with interdigitating dendritic cell differentiation

J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2004 Dec;26(12):827-30.

Abstract

The authors describe a rare tumor with overlapping features of true histiocytic sarcoma and interdigitating dendritic cell sarcoma occurring in infancy. A 3-month-old boy presented with hepatosplenomegaly and abdominal distention. He presented a diagnostic challenge at initial presentation despite extensive investigations. On follow-up at age 16 months he had progressive splenomegaly, thrombocytopenia, and worsening coagulopathy. A diagnosis of histiocytic sarcoma with interdigitating dendritic cell differentiation was established after an open biopsy of liver and spleen. A repeat liver biopsy coupled with splenic biopsy is recommended in young children with unexplained hepatosplenomegaly and thrombocytopenia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy
  • Cell Differentiation
  • Dendritic Cells*
  • Hepatomegaly / etiology
  • Hepatomegaly / pathology
  • Histiocytic Disorders, Malignant / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Sarcoma / pathology*
  • Splenomegaly / etiology
  • Splenomegaly / pathology
  • Thrombocytopenia / etiology