Rapidly Progressive Erosive Arthritis: A Case of Multicentric Reticulohistiocytosis Emphasizing Radiographic Progression, Ultrasound Features, and Efficacious Treatment

We present a case of multicentric reticulohistiocytosis (MRH) in an African American man with both axial and peripheral articular involvement in the absence of typical cutaneous features. Spinal involvement is ill-defined in MRH. This case illustrates spinal lesions as well as the aggressive joint d...

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Main Authors: David DeMasters, Seth VanDerVeer, Kyle Maier, Hamish Patel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American College of Physicians 2025-02-01
Series:Annals of Internal Medicine: Clinical Cases
Online Access:https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/aimcc.2024.0514
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Summary:We present a case of multicentric reticulohistiocytosis (MRH) in an African American man with both axial and peripheral articular involvement in the absence of typical cutaneous features. Spinal involvement is ill-defined in MRH. This case illustrates spinal lesions as well as the aggressive joint destruction, bony fragmentation, and inflammatory changes through a series of radiographs of the hand and musculoskeletal ultrasound images. Combination therapy with corticosteroids, methotrexate, adalimumab, and zoledronic acid was effective and led to marked clinical improvement.
ISSN:2767-7664