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Hepatic Langerhans cell histiocytosis: A review
World Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2021 Hepatic Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is characterized by proliferation and accumulation of Langerhans cells in the liver, causing liver dysfunction or forming a mass lesion.
Zhiyan Fu +4 more
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Update on Pulmonary Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
Frontiers in Medicine, 2021 Pulmonary Langerhans cell (LC) histiocytosis (PLCH) has unknown cause and is a rare neoplastic disorder characterized by the infiltration of lungs and various organs by bone marrow-derived Langerhans cells with an accompanying strong inflammatory ...
E. Radzikowska
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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".
Bruns, Frank +8 more
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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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Clinical periodontal diagnosis
Periodontology 2000, EarlyView., 2023 Abstract Periodontal diseases include pathological conditions elicited by the presence of bacterial biofilms leading to a host response. In the diagnostic process, clinical signs such as bleeding on probing, development of periodontal pockets and gingival recessions, furcation involvement and presence of radiographic bone loss should be assessed prior ...
Giovanni E. Salvi +5 more
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Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2020 Background Langerhans cell tumors are rare clonal disorders characterized by neoplastic proliferation of dendritic cells that can be further classified into the subtypes Langerhans cell histiocytosis and Langerhans cell sarcoma, which are rare neoplasms ...
Luis E. Aguirre +4 more
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Primary Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis of the Extrahepatic Bile Duct Occurring in an Adult Patient
Balkan Medical Journal, 2018 Background: Langerhans cell histiocytosis is characterized by an abnormal proliferation of neoplastic Langerhans cells. Langerhans cell histiocytosis commonly affects the pediatric population, whereas presentation in adults remains a rare event.
Ifeyinwa E. Obiorah +3 more
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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, lesions may be found in the lungs, liver, lymph nodes, skin, and mucosa.
Sushma Galgali +3 more
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Childhood Langerhans cell histiocytosis with severe lung involvement: a nationwide cohort study
Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases, 2020 Background Lung involvement in childhood Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is infrequent and rarely life threatening, but occasionally, severe presentations are observed. Methods Among 1482 children (
Solenne Le Louet +25 more
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Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis with Extensive Spinal and Thyroid Gland Involvement Presenting with Quadriparesis: An Unusual Case in an Adult Patient [PDF]
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal, 2011 Langerhans cell histiocytosis of the spine frequently presents as a solitary lesion and rarely results in neurological deficit. Involvement of thyroid tissue is also rare, even in multifocal disease presentations.
Mohd Ariff S +3 more
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