A Case of Multiple Cutaneous Reticulohistiocytosis.
- Author:
Phil Seung SEO
1
;
Jae Young LEE
;
Nyung Hoon YOON
;
Seok Don PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Wonkwang University School of Medicine, Iksan, Korea. sdpark@wonkwang.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cutaneous reticulohistiocytosis;
Mutiple;
Narrow band UVB
- MeSH:
Adult;
Arthritis;
Dermis;
Glass;
Granuloma;
Histiocytes;
Humans;
Male;
Skin
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2006;44(1):55-58
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Mutiple cutaneous reticulohistiocytosis represent a unique pattern in the spectrum of reticulohistiocytoses, and are characterized by multiple granulomas confined to the skin without evidence of arthritis or underlying systemic illness. We report a case of multiple cutaneous reticulohistiocytosis in a 31-year-old male, who presented with multiple, asymptomatic reddish-brown or skin-colored papules on the whole body. Histopathologically, there were numerous mononuclear and multinucleated histiocytes with a ground glass appearance in the dermis. The histiocytes were diastase-resistant, and periodic acid-Schiff reagent and CD 68 positive. The patient was treated with narrow band UVB for 1 month and slightly improved slightly.
