Rosai-Dorfman syndrome

Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2005 Sep-Oct;71(5):342-4. doi: 10.4103/0378-6323.16786.

Abstract

Rosai-Dorfman syndrome is characterized by sinus histiocytosis with massive lymphadenopathy. A 25-year-old woman presented with multiple erythematous and yellowish papules on the forehead, cheeks, chin and thigh. She had massive generalized, firm, non-tender and non-matted lymphadenopathy and mild hepatomegaly. Her hemogram was normal. A skin biopsy showed collections of histiocytes with emperipolesis and plenty of plasma cells. A lymph node biopsy showed partial loss of architecture, dilated sinuses filled with histiocytes, which showed lymphocytophagocytosis, anisonucleosis and a clear cytoplasm. She was referred to an oncologist for further management.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Female
  • Hepatomegaly / diagnosis
  • Histiocytosis, Sinus / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Lymph Nodes / pathology
  • Skin / pathology