Case Report on Rosai-Dorfman Disease
Author Information
Author(s): Shi Yuquan MD, PhD, Griffin Adrienne Carruth MD, Zhang Paul JL MD, Palmer James N MD, Gupta Prabodh MBBS, MD, FIAC
Primary Institution: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Conclusion
Rosai-Dorfman disease is a rare condition that can be diagnosed effectively using fine needle aspiration cytology.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a diagnosis of inflammatory pseudotumor before being correctly diagnosed with RDD.
- FNA revealed typical features of RDD, leading to the correct diagnosis.
- The study reviewed 49 cases of RDD diagnosed by FNA, highlighting its diagnostic utility.
Takeaway
Rosai-Dorfman disease is a rare illness that can cause swollen lymph nodes and other symptoms, and doctors can often diagnose it with a simple needle test.
Methodology
The study involved a case report and a review of 49 cases diagnosed by fine needle aspiration cytology.
Limitations
FNA may lead to misdiagnosis due to limited sampling and lack of tissue architecture examination.
Participant Demographics
The case involved a 79-year-old female patient.
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