{"id":12860,"date":"2024-09-08T12:23:04","date_gmt":"2024-09-08T10:23:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/?p=12860"},"modified":"2024-09-08T12:23:04","modified_gmt":"2024-09-08T10:23:04","slug":"gistiotsitoz-tsveta-morskoy-volny","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/sea-volvulus-histiocytosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Sea green histiocytosis"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fpm_start\"><\/div>\n<p>Sea-green histiocytosis (SCMV) is a rare disorder characterized by abnormal proliferation of histiocytes, primarily affecting the skin but may involve other organs. The condition is associated with changes in cells that play a key role in the body&#039;s immune response. SCMV can be considered a type of reactive cell histiocytosis, where histiocytes begin to proliferate actively in response to a trigger, resulting in inflammatory and tumor-like changes. The disease is most often seen in children, but it can also be diagnosed in adults. The clinical picture of SCMV can vary from mild cutaneous manifestations to systemic involvement, requiring a comprehensive approach to diagnosis and treatment.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/sea-volvulus-histiocytosis\/#%D0%98%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%8F_%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F_%D0%B8_%D0%B8%D0%BD%D1%82%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B5%D1%81%D0%BD%D1%8B%D0%B5_%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%B5%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%B5_%D1%84%D0%B0%D0%BA%D1%82%D1%8B\" >History of the disease and interesting historical facts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/sea-volvulus-histiocytosis\/#%D0%AD%D0%BF%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%B8%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%B8%D1%8F\" >Epidemiology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/sea-volvulus-histiocytosis\/#%D0%93%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B5%D1%82%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%B5%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%8F_%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B4%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%81%D0%BF%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%B6%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%BD%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D1%8C_%D0%BA_%D0%B4%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%BC%D1%83_%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8E\" >Genetic predisposition to this disease<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/sea-volvulus-histiocytosis\/#%D0%A4%D0%B0%D0%BA%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%80%D1%8B_%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0_%D0%B2%D0%BE%D0%B7%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F_%D0%B4%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%BE_%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F\" >Risk factors for the development of this disease<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/sea-volvulus-histiocytosis\/#%D0%94%D0%B8%D0%B0%D0%B3%D0%BD%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%B0_%D0%B4%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%BE_%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F\" >Diagnosis of this disease<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/sea-volvulus-histiocytosis\/#%D0%9B%D0%B5%D1%87%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B5\" >Treatment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/sea-volvulus-histiocytosis\/#%D0%A1%D0%BF%D0%B8%D1%81%D0%BE%D0%BA_%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%80%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B2_%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%B5%D0%BD%D1%8F%D0%B5%D0%BC%D1%8B%D1%85_%D0%B4%D0%BB%D1%8F_%D0%BB%D0%B5%D1%87%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F_%D0%B4%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%BE_%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F\" >List of medications used to treat this disease<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/sea-volvulus-histiocytosis\/#%D0%9C%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B3_%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F\" >Disease monitoring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/sea-volvulus-histiocytosis\/#%D0%92%D0%BE%D0%B7%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BD%D1%8B%D0%B5_%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BE%D0%B1%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%BD%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B8_%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F\" >Age-related features of the disease<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/sea-volvulus-histiocytosis\/#%D0%92%D0%BE%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%8B_%D0%B8_%D0%BE%D1%82%D0%B2%D0%B5%D1%82%D1%8B\" >Questions and Answers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%98%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%8F_%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F_%D0%B8_%D0%B8%D0%BD%D1%82%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B5%D1%81%D0%BD%D1%8B%D0%B5_%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%B5%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%B5_%D1%84%D0%B0%D0%BA%D1%82%D1%8B\"><\/span>History of the disease and interesting historical facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Aquamarine histiocytosis was first described in the scientific literature in 1976. Researchers noted that the disease presented with characteristic skin lesions that had a bright aquamarine hue. Since then, numerous clinical studies have been conducted that have allowed us to better understand the nature and pathogenesis of this rare disease. One of the interesting facts is that until the 1990s, histiocytoses did not have a clear classification status at all; subsequent population studies helped to unify the various forms and variants, including HCMV, by examining their morphological and molecular characteristics. This work has led to a deeper understanding of histiocytoses and their impact on the human body.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%AD%D0%BF%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%B8%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%B8%D1%8F\"><\/span>Epidemiology<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At this point, epidemiological data on sea-green histiocytosis remain limited due to the rarity of the disease. Its prevalence is estimated to be approximately 1 case per 1 million population. The disease is most commonly reported in children, particularly neonates and infants, although cases have occurred in older patients. There is some gender imbalance in this disorder, as histiocytosis has been found to be more common in boys than girls, with a ratio of approximately 3:1. The presence of familial cases suggests a possible hereditary component, which also requires further study of the epidemiological aspects of the disease.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%93%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B5%D1%82%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%B5%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%8F_%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B4%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%81%D0%BF%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%B6%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%BD%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D1%8C_%D0%BA_%D0%B4%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%BC%D1%83_%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8E\"><\/span>Genetic predisposition to this disease<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Currently, mutations in genes involved in immune response regulation are considered as potential risk factors for the development of sea-green histiocytosis. One such gene is BRAF, changes in which can contribute to excessive activation of cell growth and proliferation pathways. Studies have shown that about 50% cases of HCMV contain mutations in this gene. In addition, studies have also identified abnormalities in the MAP2K1 and RAS genes, indicating a complex genetic predisposition. However, a completely clear link between these gene mutations and the clinical manifestation of HCMV remains to be fully established.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%A4%D0%B0%D0%BA%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%80%D1%8B_%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0_%D0%B2%D0%BE%D0%B7%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F_%D0%B4%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%BE_%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F\"><\/span>Risk factors for the development of this disease<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Risk factors for sea green histiocytosis are still poorly understood, but there are several possible causes that may contribute to its occurrence:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Immune disorders:<\/strong> Systemic diseases, such as autoimmune diseases, may increase the risk of developing HCMV.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Environmental influences:<\/strong> Certain chemicals, including carcinogens, may be linked to disease development.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Infections:<\/strong> Epidemiological studies suggest that certain viral or bacterial infections may serve as triggers for the activation of histiocytes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hereditary predisposition:<\/strong> Familial cases of HCMV suggest that susceptibility may be transmitted through genes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%94%D0%B8%D0%B0%D0%B3%D0%BD%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%B0_%D0%B4%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%BE_%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F\"><\/span>Diagnosis of this disease<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Diagnosis of sea-green histiocytosis requires a comprehensive approach and includes several key steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Main symptoms:<\/strong> The characteristic sea-green skin rash may be accompanied by itching and swelling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Laboratory tests:<\/strong> Biopsy of skin lesions and histological examination are necessary to confirm the diagnosis.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Radiological examinations:<\/strong> Ultrasound or CT may be used to evaluate internal organs when systemic involvement is present.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other types of diagnostics:<\/strong> Immunohistochemical examination allows identification of specific markers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Differential diagnosis:<\/strong> It is necessary to differentiate HCMV from other forms of histiocytosis and long-standing dermatological diseases such as psoriasis or eczema.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%9B%D0%B5%D1%87%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B5\"><\/span>Treatment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treatment of sea-green histiocytosis can be complex and multifaceted. Key approaches include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>General treatment:<\/strong> In some cases, a combination of different therapeutic approaches, including immunosuppressive drugs, is necessary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pharmacological treatment:<\/strong> The mainstays of treatment include corticosteroids and drugs that suppress the immune response, such as methotrexate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Surgical treatment:<\/strong> In cases where there is a localized tumor form, surgical intervention is used to remove the affected areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other types of treatment:<\/strong> Immune therapy may be indicated to maintain remission in patients with systemic involvement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%A1%D0%BF%D0%B8%D1%81%D0%BE%D0%BA_%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%80%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B2_%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%B5%D0%BD%D1%8F%D0%B5%D0%BC%D1%8B%D1%85_%D0%B4%D0%BB%D1%8F_%D0%BB%D0%B5%D1%87%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F_%D0%B4%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%BE_%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F\"><\/span>List of medications used to treat this disease<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The list of medications used for sea green histiocytosis includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Corticosteroids (eg, prednisolone)<\/li>\n<li>Methotrexate<\/li>\n<li>Cyclophosphamide<\/li>\n<li>Tofacitinib<\/li>\n<li>Ustekkinumab<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%9C%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B3_%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F\"><\/span>Disease monitoring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Monitoring of a patient with sea-green histiocytosis includes:<\/p><script data-noptimize=\"\" data-wpfc-render=\"false\">\nfpm_start( \"true\" );\n<\/script>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Control stages:<\/strong> Regular medical examination to monitor disease progression.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Forecast:<\/strong> With early diagnosis and proper treatment, there is a possibility of achieving remission.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Complications:<\/strong> Relapses of the disease and the development of other concomitant pathologies requiring extensive monitoring are possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%92%D0%BE%D0%B7%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BD%D1%8B%D0%B5_%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BE%D0%B1%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%BD%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B8_%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F\"><\/span>Age-related features of the disease<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sea-green histiocytosis is most commonly seen in children, especially those under three years of age. In young children, the disease may be more severe, with more severe cutaneous and systemic manifestations. In adults, the disease may be more latent or chronic. In older patients, the condition may be exacerbated by underlying medical conditions such as diabetes or cardiovascular disease.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%92%D0%BE%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%8B_%D0%B8_%D0%BE%D1%82%D0%B2%D0%B5%D1%82%D1%8B\"><\/span>Questions and Answers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What is sea green histiocytosis?<\/strong> Sea green histiocytosis is a rare disorder characterized by the proliferation of histiocytes, primarily in the skin.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What are the main symptoms of HCMV?<\/strong> The main symptoms include characteristic skin rashes, itching and possible systemic organ involvement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What factors may increase the risk of developing HCMV?<\/strong> Risk factors include immune disorders, environmental influences, and genetic predisposition.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How is sea green histiocytosis diagnosed?<\/strong> Diagnosis includes clinical examination, laboratory and radiological studies, and immunohistochemical examination.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What are the treatment options for HCMV?<\/strong> Treatment may include medications, surgery, and immune therapy depending on the stage of the disease.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"fpm_end\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sea green histiocytosis (SCH) is a rare disorder characterized by abnormal proliferation of histiocytes that primarily affects the skin but can<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":22788,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[298],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12860","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-medlibrary"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12860","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12860"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12860\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14078,"href":"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12860\/revisions\/14078"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22788"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12860"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12860"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12860"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}