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Indian Journal of Medical Research, 2018 Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) formerly known as pulmonary eosinophilic granuloma is currently regarded by the World Health Organization as a clonal neoplastic proliferation of histiocytes.
C. Allen, M. Merad, K. McClain
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Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, 2011 Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a group of rare disorders histologically characterized by the proliferation of Langerhans cells. Multiple organs and systems may be involved by the disease. Typically, there is bone involvement and, less frequently,
D R Aruna +3 more
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Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 1965 Since Langerhans (1) first described the presence of gold-positive dendritic cells in the epidermis, their nature has been an unsettled question. These cells, which morphologically resemble melanocytes, are free of pigment and are not seen when stained for melanin nor when the dopa stain is used; but they can be demonstrated with gold chloride methods.
Alvin S. Zelickson
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Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 1983 Langerhans cells are the bone-marrow-derived immune cells of the epidermis; they express Ia antigens and receptors for the Fc portion of IgG and complement components and are required for epidermal-cell-induced antigen-specific, syngeneic and allogeneic T-cell activitation and the generation of epidermal-cell-induced cytotoxic T cells.
Georg Stingl, Klaus Wolff
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Langerhans cell histiocytosis developing acute lymphoblastic leukemia
SAGE Open Medical Case Reports, 2022 The sequential occurrence of Langerhans cell histiocytosis and acute leukemia in only one individual has been reported previously; however, it is rarely observed that Langerhans cell histiocytosis can transform into acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and the ...
JinFang Zhang, Sa Zong, Bing Liao
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Journal of Contemporary Medicine, 2022 Scabies is an infestation caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei burrowing into the epidermis. Histopathologically scabies infestation may reveal Langerhans cell hyperplasia which might cause misdiagnosis of Langerhans cell histiocytosis in some cases.
Ayşe Esra Koku Aksu +5 more
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Rare Tumors, 2017 Langerhans cell sarcoma of the skin is a rare tumor with aggressive behavior. There are reports of Langerhans cell sarcoma involving the skin in patients with underlying systemic Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
Alejandro Peralta Soler +2 more
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Radiotherapy in langerhans cell histiocytosis : a rare indication in a rare disease [PDF]
, 2013 Introduction: Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH) represents a rare benign disorder, previously designated as "Histiocytosis X", "Type II Histiocytosis" or "Langerhans Cell Granulomatosis".
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Langerhans cell histiocytosis in adults: Advances in pathophysiology and treatment
Cancer Science, 2018 Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare systemic disorder characterized by the accumulation of CD1a+/Langerin+ LCH cells and wide‐ranging organ involvement.
Masayuki Kobayashi, A. Tojo
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Advances in Dermatology and Allergology, 2018 Langerhans cell histiocytosis is a rare clonal disease characterized by the proliferation of CD1a-positive immature dendritic cells. The purpose of this article was to present an updated review of recent advances in the pathogenesis, clinical features ...
Michalina Jezierska +4 more
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