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A Solitary Variant Of Congenital Self-healing Reticulohistiocytosis: Solitary Hashimoto-pritzker Disease

Berger et al., 1986Other/Unknown

Pediatric Dermatology 3(3): June 1986; 230-236

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Abstract

Diffuse tracheobronchial amyloidosis which underwent an extensive spontaneous regression is described in a 39-year-old man. This regression was documented by serial roentgenograms of the chest, studies of pulmonary function, and bronchoscopic procedures with mucosal biopsies. The clinical implications of this spontaneous change are discussed.

Case Details

Personal Characteristics

A 2-day-old male infant

Clinical Characteristics

An ulcerated nodule, present at birth

Remission Characteristics

The lesion spontaneously cleared, leaving a small scar

Treatment & Mechanisms

Proposed Remission Mechanisms

Not discussed

Additional Notes

The child is alive and well at five years of age