Multicentric reticulohistiocytosis.
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2010-07
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A 50-year-old male presented with fever, joint pain and skin lesions since eight months. Examination showed multiple papules and nodules with periarticular predisposition. Swelling of knees and elbows with flexion deformity of distal interphalangeal joints was present. Investigations revealed anemia and raised ESR. Histopathology was pathognomonic of multicentric reticulohistiocytosis. Patient was treated with bisphosphonates along with systemic steroids and methotrexate to which he responded well.
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Multicentric reticulohistiocytosis, skin lesions, arthritis, bisphosphonates
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Kaul Arvind, Tolat Sunil N, Belgaumkar Vasudha, Mhaske Chandrakant B. Multicentric reticulohistiocytosis. Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology. 2010 Jul-Aug; 76(4): 404-407.