Multisystem Langerhans' cell histiocytosis (Hand-Schüller-Christian disease) in an adult: a case report and review of the literature [PDF]
Langerhans' cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare and enigmatic clonal disorder that affects mainly children. It is characterized by single or multiple granulomatous mass lesions composed of cells with the Langerhans' cell phenotype.
Jaques, B. +3 more
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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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Multicentric reticulohistiocytosis: a case report
Background Multicentric reticulohistiocytosis is a rare form of non-langerhans cell histiocytosis presenting with skin changes and erosive arthritis. Infiltration of histiocytes and multinucleated giant cells are typical histological findings and confirm
Azadèh Farokhi +3 more
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Langerhans' cell histiocytosis: Possible association with malignant germ cell tumour [PDF]
A rare case of adult onset Langerhans' cell histiocytosis associated with dysgerminoma in a 35 year old Chinese woman is reported. The patient had a history of dysgerminoma of left ovary 15 years previously and had undergone surgery followed by ...
Lam, KY, Ng, IOL, Ng, WK
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MEK Inhibition with Trametinib in Patients with Non-Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
Background: Activation of the MAPK pathway through BRAF mutations or other molecular alterations is a hallmark of the non-Lagerhans cell histiocytosis (non-LCH) such Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD) or Rosai-Dorfman disease (RDD). Conventional clinical molecular testing of tumor tissue fails to identify targetable molecular alteration in about one third ...
Filip Janku +5 more
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Abstract Objective Hypothalamic hamartomas (HHs) lead to refractory epilepsy, and minimally invasive surgical approaches are standard of care for affected patients. Stereotactic radiofrequency thermocoagulation (SRT) is one of the treatment methods recognized to achieve seizure freedom. This study reports surgical outcome from a single center reporting
Peter Christoph Reinacher +9 more
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Langerhans cell histiocytosis: current concepts in dentistry and case report [PDF]
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), which is a rare granulomatous pediatric disease of unknown etiology, is characterized by the idiopathic proliferation and accumulation of abnormal and clonal Langerhans cells or their ...
Alejo-Gonzalez, Francisco +4 more
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WHO classification of skin tumours: key updates in the fifth edition
This review article summarizes the key updates in the 5th edition of the WHO Classification of Skin Tumours. It provides an overview of the major changes and new entities specific to the skin section, covering areas such as epidermal, melanocytic, mesenchymal and other tumours. The 5th edition of the World Health Organization Classification of Tumours (
Gabrielle Goldman‐Lévy +29 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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Langerhans cell histiocytosis with oral manifestations: a rare and unusual case report [PDF]
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), is a rare, proliferative disorder in which the accumulation of pathologic Langerhans cells leads to local tissue infiltration and destruction.
Agarwal, Manjushree +2 more
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