To the Editor,Herein,we report a case of a 49-year-old Caucasian man with a medical history of gastroesophageal reflux disease,occasional premature ventricular contractions,and unvaccinated against severe acute respir...To the Editor,Herein,we report a case of a 49-year-old Caucasian man with a medical history of gastroesophageal reflux disease,occasional premature ventricular contractions,and unvaccinated against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)who presented with myalgias,fevers,and right-sided neck swelling approximately 26 days after he had tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 and 21 days after receiving the casirivimab–imdevimab(REGEN-COV)infusion.His initial workup showed leukocytosis and thrombocytopenia(platelets:108×109/L,reference range[RR]:150−328×109/L).The SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen-detection test was negative.The patient was started on intravenous antibiotics for presumed lymphadenitis;however,his fevers persisted,with subsequent development of worsening thrombocytopenia at 91×109/L and increasing C-reactive protein(CRP)and erythrocyte sedimentation rate(ESR),with peak values at 13.4mg/dL(RR:<0.8 mg/dL)and 35 mm/1 h(RR:0−10 mm/1 h),respectively.展开更多
Introduction:Multicentric reticulohistiocytosis(MRH)is a rare disease that is known to affect the skin and joints,primarily.It is considered a rare form of non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis(Group C)that can cause dest...Introduction:Multicentric reticulohistiocytosis(MRH)is a rare disease that is known to affect the skin and joints,primarily.It is considered a rare form of non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis(Group C)that can cause destructive inflammatory arthritis involving both the small and large joints.Cutaneous eruptions of periungual,“coral beads”and nodules appearing over the distal fingers are considered pathognomonic clues for identifying this disorder.Histology evaluation of the cutaneous papules typically shows infiltrative histiocytes and multinucleated giant cells.Although no well-established therapies exist to date,a variety of immunosuppressants have been used with varying degrees of success.Case Description:A 53-year-old Caucasian female patient with a family history of rheumatoid arthritis and a personal history of Sjogren's syndrome presented to the rheumatology clinic complaining of pain in her bilateral hands and fingers.There were several small,papulo-nodular lesions ranging from 1 to 2mm in size noted at the base of her nails.A 4mm punch biopsy of one of the papules from the neck showed dermal infiltration of eosinophilic mononucleated and multinucleated giant cells with“ground glass”appearing cytoplasm consistent with MRH.X-ray of her hands showed periarticular demineralization and erosions surrounding several bilateral proximal and distal interphalangeal joints,and thus tofacitinib in addition to methotrexate,hydroxychloroquine,and dexamethasone(dosed weekly)was started to help control any further articular damage.Conclusion:Our aim is to further support the relation of MRH with autoimmune diseases,including Sjogren's syndrome.Autoimmune diseases have been reported in association with MRH,although a clear association has yet to be made.展开更多
文摘To the Editor,Herein,we report a case of a 49-year-old Caucasian man with a medical history of gastroesophageal reflux disease,occasional premature ventricular contractions,and unvaccinated against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2)who presented with myalgias,fevers,and right-sided neck swelling approximately 26 days after he had tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 and 21 days after receiving the casirivimab–imdevimab(REGEN-COV)infusion.His initial workup showed leukocytosis and thrombocytopenia(platelets:108×109/L,reference range[RR]:150−328×109/L).The SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen-detection test was negative.The patient was started on intravenous antibiotics for presumed lymphadenitis;however,his fevers persisted,with subsequent development of worsening thrombocytopenia at 91×109/L and increasing C-reactive protein(CRP)and erythrocyte sedimentation rate(ESR),with peak values at 13.4mg/dL(RR:<0.8 mg/dL)and 35 mm/1 h(RR:0−10 mm/1 h),respectively.
文摘Introduction:Multicentric reticulohistiocytosis(MRH)is a rare disease that is known to affect the skin and joints,primarily.It is considered a rare form of non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis(Group C)that can cause destructive inflammatory arthritis involving both the small and large joints.Cutaneous eruptions of periungual,“coral beads”and nodules appearing over the distal fingers are considered pathognomonic clues for identifying this disorder.Histology evaluation of the cutaneous papules typically shows infiltrative histiocytes and multinucleated giant cells.Although no well-established therapies exist to date,a variety of immunosuppressants have been used with varying degrees of success.Case Description:A 53-year-old Caucasian female patient with a family history of rheumatoid arthritis and a personal history of Sjogren's syndrome presented to the rheumatology clinic complaining of pain in her bilateral hands and fingers.There were several small,papulo-nodular lesions ranging from 1 to 2mm in size noted at the base of her nails.A 4mm punch biopsy of one of the papules from the neck showed dermal infiltration of eosinophilic mononucleated and multinucleated giant cells with“ground glass”appearing cytoplasm consistent with MRH.X-ray of her hands showed periarticular demineralization and erosions surrounding several bilateral proximal and distal interphalangeal joints,and thus tofacitinib in addition to methotrexate,hydroxychloroquine,and dexamethasone(dosed weekly)was started to help control any further articular damage.Conclusion:Our aim is to further support the relation of MRH with autoimmune diseases,including Sjogren's syndrome.Autoimmune diseases have been reported in association with MRH,although a clear association has yet to be made.
