2015
DOI: 10.1111/pde.12531
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Multicentric Reticulohistiocytosis: A Case Report of an Atypical Presentation in a 2‐Year‐Old

Abstract: Multicentric reticulohistiocytosis (MRH) is a rare systemic inflammatory granulomatous disease marked by severe and often rapidly progressive polyarticular arthritis and cutaneous papulonodules. Initial clinical diagnosis may be difficult. We describe a 2-year-old girl presenting with pink dermal papules on the forehead, thighs, elbows, knees, and palms of the hands. Based on clinical findings and skin biopsy results, she was initially diagnosed with granuloma annulare. At 5 years of age, she developed arthrit… Show more

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“…[1][2][3] It usually affects individuals in the fourth decade of life and is very rare in children. [2][3][4] To the best of our knowledge, ∼13 pediatric cases have been reported (Table 1), our case being the youngest of all with the earliest presentation at the age of 3 months.…”
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“…[1][2][3] It usually affects individuals in the fourth decade of life and is very rare in children. [2][3][4] To the best of our knowledge, ∼13 pediatric cases have been reported (Table 1), our case being the youngest of all with the earliest presentation at the age of 3 months.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…There is no definite treatment protocol for MRH, and various drugs have been attempted with inconsistent results. 1,3 We tried vinblastine and prednisone in this case with good response, which has not been attempted before.…”
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