Rosai-Dorfman Disease

Rosai-Dorfman Disease

Introduction

It is a benign disease which is characterized by over-production and accumulation of a specific type of white blood cell in the lymph nodes of the body, most often those of the neck.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Rosai-Dorfman Disease depend on the site of involvement and can include: lymph node enlargement and fever.

Causes

Unknown

Prevalence

1:200’000

Additional Information

Rosai-Dorfman disease (RD)

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Last Updated on 14 May 2021