Multicentric reticulohistiocytosis in a child.
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.
Havill
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Department of Dermatology, Health Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.
Duffill
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Rademaker
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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
D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D008727:Methotrexate