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Histiocytosis: a review focusing on neuroimaging findings

Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria, 2014
Objective: Histiocytosis is a systemic disease that usually affects the central nervous system. The aim of this study is to discuss the neuroimaging characteristics of Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), the most common of these diseases; and the non ...
Larissa Barcessat Gabbay, Cláudia da Costa Leite, Ranieli Saraiva Andriola, Paula da Cunha Pinho, Leandro Tavares Lucato   +4 more
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Erdheim-Chester Disease Involving Lymph Nodes and Liver Clinically Mimicking Lymphoma: A Case Report [PDF]

Journal of Pathology and Translational Medicine, 2018
Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD) is a rare non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis and multisystem disease. First described in 1930, there are no more than 750 cases reported.
Yeoun Eun Sung, Yoon Seo Lee, Jieun Lee, Kyo Young Lee   +3 more
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A rare case of solitary brain Langerhans cell histiocytosis with intratumoral hemorrhage in a patient affected by Turner syndrome [PDF]

, 2016
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare disease involving clonal proliferation of cells with characteristics similar to bone marrow-derived Langerhans cells. The case of a young woman, affected by Turner syndrome and a solitary intraparenchymal LCH
Alafaci, C., Alafaci, E., GRANATA, Francesca, GRASSO, Giovanni, Morabito, Rosa, Salpietro, F.   +5 more
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Isolated gastrointestinal Langerhans cell histiocytosis in a 16‐month‐old child: A case report

JPGN Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare disorder characterized by clonal proliferation of Langerhans cells, most often involving the skin or bone. Isolated gastrointestinal (GI) involvement is extremely uncommon in young children. We report a 16‐month‐old girl with a 1‐month history of chronic vomiting, bloody diarrhea, and failure to ...
Al‐Qasim AL‐Bahlani, Laraib Touseeq, Mohammed Al‐Masqari, Emad Saad   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Laryngeal involvement with fatal outcome in progressive nodular histiocytosis: A rare case report

Indian Dermatology Online Journal, 2016
Progressive nodular histiocytosis (PNH) represents a very rare type of non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis. It is characterized by progressive appearance of papules and nodules without spontaneous resolution.
Aarti Salunke, Vasudha Belgaumkar, Ravindranath Chavan, Rinkesh Dobariya   +3 more
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Eosinophilic Granuloma: A Rare and Often Benign Condition Presenting as a Lump on the Head, which was Easily Treated

European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine, 2021
Eosinophilic granuloma is a localized, non-invasive form of Langerhans cell histiocytosis. It usually develops in the long bones and is more frequent in children under the age of 10 years. It is very rare in adults.
Tatiana Pires, Catarina Duarte Santos, Miguel Gonzalez Santos, Luís Luz, Ana Ferrão, Maria J. Banza   +5 more
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Primary oral manifestation of Langerhans cell histiocytosis refractory to conventional therapy but susceptible to BRAF-specific treatment: a case report and review of the literature [PDF]

, 2019
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. We report on a rare case of its primary oral manifestation that was treated successfully with the BRAF-specific agent, vemurafenib, after insufficient standard LCH treatment ...
Beck-Broichsitter, Benedicta, Doueiri, Mohemed-Salim, Heiland, Max, Lissat, Andrej, Neckel, Norbert, Raguse, Jan-Dirk, Spors, Birgit, Stackelberg, Arendt von, Thieme, Nadine   +8 more
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Longitudinal Patterns of Fatigue in Long‐Term Survivors of Childhood and Adolescent Cancers: A Report From the Swiss Childhood Cancer Survivor Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Fatigue negatively affects quality of life. We aimed to compare the prevalence of fatigue in survivors of childhood cancer with the Swiss general population, describe longitudinal patterns of fatigue, and identify characteristics associated with persistent fatigue in survivors.
Salome Christen, Luzius Mader, André O. von Bueren, Eva Maria Tinner, Grit Sommer, Christina Schindera, Claudia E. Kuehni, Katharina Roser, Gisela Michel   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Unravelling a hidden case of Erdheim-Chester disease in persistent pericardial effusion

Romanian Journal of Cardiology
Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD) is a rare non-Langerhans cell, non-familial multisystemic histiocytosis, with widespread manifestations and of highly variable severity.
Alexandru Trenchea, Alexandru Cramba, Valentin Simon, Phillipe Couppie, Carina Ureche, Cristian Statescu, Radu-Andy Sascau   +6 more
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Solving a Mystery . . . 8 Years Later

Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports, 2018
Erdheim-Chester disease is a rare non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis with multisystem involvement and insidious symptoms. In this article, we describe an interesting case of Erdheim-Chester disease that was eventually diagnosed 8 years after symptoms ...
Hayan Jouni MD, Ronald S. Kuzo MD, Nandan S. Anavekar MBBCh   +2 more
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