Benign cephalic histiocytosis

A case of benign cephalic histiocytosis in a 18-month-old male child is reported. Characteristic distribution of the maculo-papular lesions on the cheeks, forehead and earlobes, in addition to light and electron microscopical findings permitted the diagnosis of this rare disorder. Ultrastructurally,...

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Published inActa dermato-venereologica Vol. 68; no. 3; pp. 264 - 266
Main Authors Ayala, F, Balato, N, Iandoli, R, Donofrio, V, De Rosa, G
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Sweden 1988
Subjects
Facial Dermatoses - pathology
Histiocytes - pathology
Humans
Infant
Lymphatic Diseases - pathology
Male
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Summary:A case of benign cephalic histiocytosis in a 18-month-old male child is reported. Characteristic distribution of the maculo-papular lesions on the cheeks, forehead and earlobes, in addition to light and electron microscopical findings permitted the diagnosis of this rare disorder. Ultrastructurally, worm-like and comma-shaped bodies were seen in the cytoplasm of the histiocytes infiltrating the upper dermis.
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ISSN:0001-5555