Progressive nodular histiocytosis
MONDO:0015539Progressive nodular histiocytosis is a rare, normolipemic, non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis characterized by progressive growth of multiple to disseminated, asymptomatic skin lesions that range in appearance from yellow plaques to coalescence-prone red-brown papules, nodules and pedunculated tumors up to 5 cm in size, located typically on the face, trunk and extremities (and rarely on conjuctiva and mucous membranes). Characteristic microscopic findings include a storiform spindle cell infiltrate in the deep dermis with xanthomatized macrophages and some Touton cells in the upper dermis. It is usually not associated with systemic disease.
7 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 0 tagged with Progressive nodular histiocytosis itself.
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New pill shows promise for rare childhood diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing the drug mirdametinib in 40 people aged 2 and older with Langerhans cell histiocytosis or similar disorders. The goal is to see if this oral medication works better and has fewer side effects than current treatments. Participants take the drug twice …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:37 UTC
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500 patients needed to unlock secrets of rare histiocytic disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study at Mayo Clinic will collect medical histories and blood, fluid, or tissue samples from 500 people with histiocytic disorders. Researchers will analyze these samples for molecular markers like BRAF V600E and PD-L1 to better understand the diseases. The goal is to gather…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC