Sinus histiocytosis with massive lymphadenopathy

Sinus histiocytosis with massive lymphadenopathy

Definition

A rare disorder of unknown etiology characterized by distention of the lymph node sinuses and sinusoidal histiocytic infiltration. The histiocytes characteristically contain ingested lymphocytes. Patients present with cervical lymphadenopathy, fever, leukocytosis, and hypergammaglobulinemia. It can affect extranodal sites, including skin, bones, and the respiratory tract. It usually regresses spontaneously.

Also known as Destombes-RosaC/-Dorfman disease, Destombes-Rosaï-Dorfman disease, RDD, RosaC/-Dorfman-Destombes disease, Rosai-Dorfman Disease, Rosaï-Dorfman-Destombes disease, SHML, sinus histiocytosis with massive lymphadenopathy — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Hematopoietic system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Lymphoid system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0