Abstract
Generalized eruptive histiocytosis (GEH) is a rare, benign, self-healing and generalized cutaneous histiocytosis that mainly affects adults and presents with multiple symmetric papules on face, trunk, and proximal extremities. We report a case with atypical presentation of GEH, a rare type of non-langerhans cell histiocytosis. GEH is a very close clinico-pathplogical mimicker of not only leprosy and diffuse cutaneous leishmaniasis but a lot of other dermatosis. So a detailed clinical workup, meticulous histopathological examination and most important immmunohistochemical assessment is recommended for early diagnosis. Although spontaneous involution is the rule but a close follow-up is necessary to evaluate for underlying diseases or evolution into more severe types of histiocytoses.
Keywords: GEH, Mimicker, Disease.
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Corresponding Author
Dr GR Tegta
Head of Department, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, IGMC Shimla
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v9i6.49
