The histiocytic syndromes represent a group of rare diseases characterized by the proliferation of the mononuclear pha,oocyte system cells. We report a case of recurrent class I histiocytosis with exclusive cutaneous localization in an adult. Our patient had a 3 cm ulcerated nodule located on the right cheek. Subsequently, new lesions appeared, all having the same clinical evolution characterized by spontaneous resolution with scarring. After a five year follow up no more lesions were observed. The histopathological examination, immunohistochemical profile and electron microscopy of the lesions indicated Langerhans cell histiocytosis.

Pure cutaneous relapsing Langerhans cell histiocytosis in an adult

ARGENZIANO, Giuseppe;
1998

Abstract

The histiocytic syndromes represent a group of rare diseases characterized by the proliferation of the mononuclear pha,oocyte system cells. We report a case of recurrent class I histiocytosis with exclusive cutaneous localization in an adult. Our patient had a 3 cm ulcerated nodule located on the right cheek. Subsequently, new lesions appeared, all having the same clinical evolution characterized by spontaneous resolution with scarring. After a five year follow up no more lesions were observed. The histopathological examination, immunohistochemical profile and electron microscopy of the lesions indicated Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
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