Cytological and histopathological diagnosis of a multifocal Rosai dorfman disease with involvement of Pinna– A rare case report

Abstract

Rosai-Dorfman disease (RDD) is a rare lymph proliferative disorder with nodal and extranodal involvements. We are presenting this case of Rosai dorfman disease with presentation in pinna of ear and with previous history of Rosai dorfman disease at multiple sites including lymph node. Cytological and histological examination of the submandibular lymph nodes and skin biopsy demonstrated evidences of RDD.

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Sheela K. M, Ruby Elizabeth Elias, Divya R,

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  • EP ID EP500049
  • DOI 10.17511/ jopm. 2018.i8.01
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Sheela K. M, Ruby Elizabeth Elias, Divya R, (2018). Cytological and histopathological diagnosis of a multifocal Rosai dorfman disease with involvement of Pinna– A rare case report. Pathology Update: Tropical Journal of Pathology and Microbiology, 4(8), 551-555. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-500049