Langerhans' Cell Histiocytosis – Case Report

Kinra, Pallav Kumar; Mukherjee, Bipasha; Srinivas, V.; Thind, SS; Subramanya, H

doi:10.1016/s0377-1237(05)80132-7

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“…Patients with disseminated disease have lymphadenopathy, skin lesions, and diabetes insipidus. 13 Isolated "skin only" disease occur in about 10%. It presents as a seborrheic like eruption which is often initially misdiagnosed as "cradle-cap".…”

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Langerhans Cell Histiocystosis Presenting As A Scalp Abscess: A Case Report

Gannaban,

Calimag,

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2011

Philipp J Surg Spec

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Langerhans cell histiocytosis is a proliferative histiocytic disorder of unknown cause originating from dendritic cells. Its diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion, tissue sampling, and special staining. The authors report a case of Langerhans’ cell histiocytosis in a 2-year-old girl, presenting as a scalp abscess and diffuse dermatitis. Further evaluation revealed osteolytic changes of the cranium with biopsy showing malignant cells. Wide excision of the scalp mass was done and reconstructed with a scalp flap. She was managed postoperatively with systemic chemotherapy and is presently without any symptoms. Due to the diverse manifestations and the possibility of multisystem involvement, a thorough evaluation of a diagnosed patient is necessary for appropriate treatment. Key words: Langerhans cell histiocytosis, scalp

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Langerhans Cell Histiocystosis Presenting As A Scalp Abscess: A Case Report

Gannaban,

Calimag,

Zapanta

2011

Philipp J Surg Spec

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“…The patients with single organ disease have localized pain. The patients with disseminated disease may present with lymphadenopathy, skin lesions, or diabetes insipidus [2]. Treatment range from excision, chemotherapy, and radiation [3].…”

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