Adult localized Langerhans cell histiocytosis: A case report
Pan-Pan Yang,
Su-Ye Hu,
Xu-Ya Chai
et al.
Abstract:BACKGROUND
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare clonal proliferative disease of Langerhans cells with unknown pathogenesis. An increasing number of clinicians recognize that LCH has a wide clinical spectrum and a highly varied course. Adults rarely develop LCH. Here, we report a case of adult localized LCH.
CASE SUMMARY
A 32-year-old woman presented with plaques and ulcers on the vulva and crissum, accompanied by pain that persisted for more than one year. Physical examin… Show more
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