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Benign cephalic histiocytosis is a rare disease belonging to the cutaneous and mucocutaneous histiocytosis. It is important to recognize this disease to inform the family about its benign prognosis and self-resolving nature. Although no treatment is required, regular follow-up is important to evaluate the progression of the cutaneous lesions. We present the case of a 2-year-old male patient with asymptomatic yellow-orange papules on the face without any accompanying symptoms. A biopsy with histopathological and immunohistochemical analysis was performed, and upon clinical-pathological correlation, the diagnosis of Benign cephalic histiocytosis was established. During the follow-up, stability and involution of the lesions were observed.
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