Secondary aneurysmal bone cyst in Langerhans cell histiocytosis: Case report, literature review
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare disease of the myeloid precursor cells, it predominantly occurs in the skull and long bones as unifocal bone lesions. Aneurysmal bone cysts (ABC) are benign, expansive and lytic bone. Reports of secondary ABC
P. Lomoro+6 more
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Histiocytosis X: Langerhans’ Cell Histiocytosis
Histiocytosis X is a complex and poorly understood entity. Nevertheless, it would appear as if certain themes are found recurrently throughout the literature dealing with this disease and a review of them serves as a useful summary. 1. Problems with Nomenclature.
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Erdheim Chester disease – 25 year history with early CNS involvement [PDF]
We report a case of Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD) with a 25-year history following initial presentation with diabetes insipidus and brainstem involvement.
Cohen, N+5 more
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Eosinophilic Granuloma of the Spine With and Without Vertebra Plana: Long-term Follow-up of Six Cases (Cast Reports) [PDF]
Vertebral eosinophilic granuloma is a rare condition frequently associated with vertebra plana. In this paper we present six patients with eosinophilic granuloma of the spine; three were without vertebra plana, which represents a diagnostic
Barrios, R.H. (Raúl H.)+3 more
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The clinicopathological characteristics and differential diagnosis of histiocytosis
The histiocytosis is divided into Langerhans' cell histiocytosis (histiocytosis X) and non-Langerhans' cell histiocytosis (NLCH). The former mainly occurs in lymphatic hematopoietic tissue and often involves central nervous system (CNS).
Shi-zhu YU
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Histiocitosis de células de Langerhans en el raquis infantil [PDF]
Introducción: la Histiocitosis de células de Langerhans incluye un amplio espectro de enfermedades de etiología desconocida, observada preponderantemente en niños.
Fernández, Claudio A.+2 more
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A CASE OF HISTIOCYTOSIS IN THE PATIENT SUSPECTED TO HAVE PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS
The article describes the clinical case of Langerhans cell histiocytosis with lesions in lungs and flat bones in a 40-year-old smoker. During 4 years, all stages of the disease were followed.
M. A. Karnaushkina+2 more
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Langerhans cell histiocytosis: Two clinical presentations in the same patient [PDF]
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a heterogeneous group of diseases characterized by a pathological proliferation of cells phenotypically similar to Langerhans cells.
Lobo, I.+4 more
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Disseminated histiocytoses biomarkers beyond BRAFV600E: frequent expression of PD-L1. [PDF]
The histiocytoses are rare tumors characterized by the primary accumulation and tissue infiltration of histiocytes and dendritic cells. Identification of the activating BRAFV600E mutation in Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD) and Langerhans cell histiocytosis
Arceci, Robert J+8 more
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Letterer–Siwe Disease (LSD): A Case Report
Background: Letterer–Siwe Disease (LSD) is one of the variants of Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), which is considered as a rare disease that affects many systems in the body; it is characterized by monoclonal migration and proliferation of specific ...
Suad H. H.+3 more
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