Author/Authors :
Al Ameer, Ali M. King Fahad Hofuf Hospital - Department of Dermatology, Saudi Arabia , Al Salman, Abdullah King Fahad Hofuf Hospital - Department of Dermatology, Saudi Arabia , Al Marzoq, Yosif King Fahad Hofuf Hospital - Department of Dermatology, Saudi Arabia , Al Hajri, Abdulmohsin King Fahad Hofuf Hospital - Department of Dermatology, Saudi Arabia , Al Omran, Ibraheem King Fahad Hofuf Hospital - Department of Dermatology, Saudi Arabia , Al Dossari, Salha King Fahad Hofuf Hospital - Department of Dermatology, Saudi Arabia , Imran, Mariam King Fahad Hofuf Hospital - Department of Dermatology, Saudi Arabia
Abstract :
A case of congenital self-healing reticulohistiocytosis in an otherwise healthy newborn boy is presented. Erythematous papules covered by scales on the groin and single nodule on the left side of the forehead, which disappeared spontaneously within four months. Clinical features, histological and immunohistochemical findings are described. Up to our knowledge this is the first case described in Saudi Arabia.
Keywords :
Congenital , Reticulohistiocytosis , Erythematous papules , Scales , Nodule , Immunohistochemical
