Progressive eruptive histiocytomas.
We describe progressive eruptive lesions that have been appearing on a 50-year-old Filipino man for the past 9 years. They are characterized by smooth, brown, firm nodules mainly on the head and torso. Histologic examination shows dermal collections of lipid-filled histiocytes and Touton-type giant cells. A comparison with other types of previously described non-Langerhans cell histiocytoses is made.
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Department of Dermatology, Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital, CA 92055, USA.
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D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D015726:Giant Cells / Q000473:pathology; D006644:Histiocytes / Q000473:pathology; D018219:Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous / Q000473:pathology*; D015616:Histiocytosis, Non-Langerhans-Cell / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*