title: Multicentric reticulohistiocytosis in a child.
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.
authors: Department of Dermatology, Health Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Havill
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Duffill
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Rademaker
mesh_terms: D001171:Arthritis, Juvenile / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D002648:Child; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D015614:Histiocytosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008727:Methotrexate / Q000008:administration & dosage; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D008727:Methotrexate