Sinus histiocytosis confined to the skin. Case report and review of the literature

Am J Dermatopathol. 1995 Aug;17(4):384-8. doi: 10.1097/00000372-199508000-00014.

Abstract

Sinus histiocytosis with massive lymphadenopathy is an uncommon disease affecting individuals of either sex and of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. We present a case of sinus histiocytosis confined to the skin in a 65-year-old woman whose diagnosis was coincident with herpes simplex virus infection and polybacterial urinary infection, both asymptomatic. The polymerase chain reaction for herpes simplex virus and human herpesvirus-6 from involved skin was negative. We review previously published cases of sinus histiocytosis limited to the skin.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • DNA, Viral / analysis
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Herpes Simplex / complications
  • Herpes Simplex / diagnosis
  • Herpesvirus 6, Human / genetics
  • Histiocytosis, Sinus / complications
  • Histiocytosis, Sinus / pathology*
  • Histiocytosis, Sinus / virology
  • Humans
  • Simplexvirus / genetics
  • Skin / virology
  • Skin Diseases / complications
  • Skin Diseases / pathology*
  • Skin Diseases / virology
  • Urinary Tract Infections / complications
  • Urinary Tract Infections / diagnosis

Substances

  • DNA, Viral