Rosai Dorfman’s Disease

  • Sadia Hameed Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, University Medical College, Faisalabad
  • Arif Hussain Demonstrator, Department of Pathology, Punjab Medical College, Faisalabad
  • Sabiha Riaz Professor of Pathology, Fatima Memorial Medical & Dental College, Lahore

Abstract

This fascinating disorder is also known as sinus histiocytosis with massive lymphadenopathy (SHML). The most common presentation is massive painless bilateral lymphadenopathy with fever. The disease has a predilection for blacks. In few cases extranodal areas may be involved. Importance of this disease is its capacity to simulate a malignant process, both clinically and pathologically.  It has a benign clinical course

Published
2008-01-31
How to Cite
Hameed, S., Hussain, A., & Riaz, S. (2008). Rosai Dorfman’s Disease. Annals of Punjab Medical College (APMC), 2(1), 65-68. https://doi.org/10.29054/apmc/2008.633