Benign cephalic histiocytosis.
A case of benign cephalic histiocytosis in a 18-month-old male child is reported. Characteristic distribution of the maculo-papular lesions on the cheeks, forehead and earlobes, in addition to light and electron microscopical findings permitted the diagnosis of this rare disorder. Ultrastructurally, worm-like and comma-shaped bodies were seen in the cytoplasm of the histiocytes infiltrating the upper dermis.
Ayala
F
F
Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Naples, Italy.
Balato
N
N
Iandoli
R
R
Donofrio
V
V
De Rosa
G
G
D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000473:pathology*; D006644:Histiocytes / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008206:Lymphatic Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male