[Multicentric reticulohistiocytosis as a cause of an erosive, destructive arthropathy (author's transl)].

Multicentric reticulohistiocytosis is a special form of an erosive, destructive arthropathy. It can be distinguished from other forms of erosive polyarthropathies by the characteristic x-ray appearances, although the final proof of the diagnosis is histological in association with the clinical features and the presence of nodular skin lesions. A case of multicentric reticulohistiocytosis is described. The typical radiological appearances are discussed and the differential diagnosis from other forms of chronic polyarthritis, such as gout, psoariatic arthropathy, Reiter's disease and erosive osteoarthritis is considered.