Indeterminate cell histiocytosis treated successfully with 2-chlorodeoxyadenosine

Cutis. 1997 Jan;59(1):27-31; quiz 32.

Abstract

We report the case of a 54-year-old man with a ten-year history of a generalized papular eruption consistent with the diagnosis of indeterminate cell histiocytosis. The patient responded favorably to a course of treatment with 2-chlorodeoxyadenosine.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cladribine / therapeutic use*
  • Histiocytosis / drug therapy*
  • Histiocytosis / pathology
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Cladribine