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Article Title: Atypical Primary Cutaneous Rosai Dorfman Disease: A Case ReportAuthors: Kinio, Anna E.; Sawchuk, Michael A.; Pratt, Melanie
Journal: JOURNAL OF CUTANEOUS MEDICINE AND SURGERY Volume 21 Issue 5
Date of Publication:2017
Abstract:
Background:Rosai Dorfman disease (RDD) is a rare disorder that typically presents with bilateral cervical lymphadenopathy and follows a benign course.Objective:We present a case of late-onset atypical primary cutaneous RDD that is resistant to treatment modalities described in the literature.Methods:Case report.Results:An 84-year-old woman presented with a 7-year history of cutaneous lesions histologically consistent with RDD. She later failed initial treatments of acitretin and thalidomide.Conclusion:Physicians must be aware of unusual presentations of RDD. Also, further treatment options must be explored for patients resistant to classical management of RDD.