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Langerhans cell histiocytosis (histiocytosis X) [PDF]

Postgraduate Medical Journal, 1997
Summary There has been a renewed interest in Langerhans cell histiocytosis in recent years due both to advances in basic research and to improvements in diagnostic and treatment approaches. In this article, we review the various aspects of the disease and the potential implications of these recent scientific researches for our ...
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Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis in a Newborn

Journal of the Chinese Medical Association, 2009
A full-term female baby was admitted to our hospital at the postnatal age of 37 days with generalized vesiculopapular, crateriform skin lesions. Physical examination revealed a well-nourished baby without fever, hepatosplenomegaly or lymphadenopathy. Laboratory examination was normal except for thrombocytosis (platelet count, 970 x 10(3)/microL).
Tzu Ying Yang, Shu Jen Chen, Ling Yu Yang, Ling Yu Yang, Ren Bin Tang, Ren Bin Tang   +5 more
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Expression of Fas ligand in Langerhans' cell histiocytosis: A case report of a boy with multisystem involvement [PDF]

, 1999
Ching‐Tien Peng, Kuan‐Chih Chow, Wu‐Chung Chang, Chang‐Hai Tsai, Tze‐Yi Lin, Sheng‐Shing Lin, Chan-Fang Chiu   +6 more
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Langerhans cell histiocytosis presenting as eosinophilic granuloma of the bilateral forearms in an 8-year-old girl: a case report

Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2019
Background Langerhans cell histiocytosis previously known as histiocytosis X is a rare disease of children and young adults with a very broad clinical spectrum. In children, its annual incidence is estimated between 0.2–0.5 per 100,000.
Salahoudine Idrissa, Hind Cherrabi, Boubacar Efared, Kassim Sidibé, Karima Attaraf, Lamiae Chater, Abderahmane Afifi   +6 more
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Cyclosporine therapy for advanced Langerhans cell histiocytosis [see comments] [PDF]

, 1991
Mahmoud Hh, Wenchen Wang, SB Murphy
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Perifollicular Langerhans cell histiocytosis

Dermatology Online Journal, 2012
A 25-year-old man presented with a 13-year history of an erythematous, papular eruption of his face and trunk, which was treated in the past as acne and psoriasis with isotretinoin and methotrexate, respectively. Histopathologic examination demonstrated an infiltrate of Langerhans cells, which was consistent with Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
Mir, Adnan, Fisher, Max, Kamino, Hideko, Soter, Nicholas A   +3 more
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Insights into etiology and management of a case of Langerhans cell histiocytosis manifesting as perianal lesions: a case report

Journal of Medical Case Reports
Background Langerhans cell histiocytosis is a rare disorder characterized by abnormal proliferation of Langerhans cells, primarily affecting children and occasionally adults.
Pei Xiao-yue, Tai Zixin, Zhang Wen-jun
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New somatic BRAF splicing mutation in Langerhans cell histiocytosis

Molecular Cancer, 2017
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is an inflammatory myeloid neoplasia with constitutive activation of the MAPKinase RAS-RAF-MEK-ERK cell signaling pathway. We analyzed 9 LCH cases without BRAF V600 and MAP2K1 mutations by whole exome sequencing.
Sébastien Héritier, Zofia Hélias-Rodzewicz, Rikhia Chakraborty, Amel G. Sengal, Christine Bellanné-Chantelot, Caroline Thomas, Anne Moreau, Sylvie Fraitag, Carl E. Allen, Jean Donadieu, Jean-François Emile   +10 more
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Systemic findings of Langerhans cell histiocytosis in neonatal period

Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, 2011
We report an unusual case of mediastinal abcessed mass, with involvement of the lung, thymus and probably bone and hematopoietic system, in a newborn that was diagnosed with Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
Rosalba Días-Castro, Gloria Martínez, Claudia Elena Cruz, Ivonne Meza, Germán Ruiz, Alex Ortíz, Donaldo Pasaje   +6 more
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Paediatric Langerhans cell histiocytosis with diabetes insipidus: remarkable recovery journey

Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
A rare condition known as Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is characterised by the clonal growth of dendritic cells called Langerhans cells, which play a significant role in the immune system. A diverse range of clinical presentations are probable as
Versha Rani Rai, Zulqarnain Buriro, Roshia Parveen, Mohsina Noor, Heeranand Rathore   +4 more
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