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Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis: A case report and summary of the current recommendations of the Histiocyte Society

Elizabeth K. Satter, Whitney A. High

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Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare proliferative disorder in which pathological Langerhans cells (LCs) accumulate in a variety of organs. Historically, the nomenclature regarding LCH has been confusing because the disease had been sub-categorized simply based upon different clinical manifestations. Herein, we report a child with the classic finding of disseminated LCH and summarize the current recommendation of the Histiocyte Society regarding the classification, evaluation, prognosis and treatment of LCH.

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Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare proliferative disorder in which pathological Langerhans cells (LCs) accumulate in a variety of organs. Historically, the nomenclature regarding LCH has been confusing because the disease had been sub-categorized simply based upon different clinical manifestations. Herein, we report a child with the classic finding of disseminated LCH and summarize the current recommendation of the Histiocyte Society regarding the classification, evaluation, prognosis and treatment of LCH.

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Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare proliferative disorder in which pathological Langerhans cells (LCs) accumulate in a variety of organs. Historically, the nomenclature regarding LCH has been confusing because the disease had been sub-categorized simply based upon different clinical manifestations. Herein, we report a child with the classic finding of disseminated LCH and summarize the current recommendation of the Histiocyte Society regarding the classification, evaluation, prognosis and treatment of LCH.

Key concepts: Langerhans cell histiocytosis, Histiocyte, Medicine, Histiocytosis, Pathological, Pathology, Disease, Dermatology

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