| Langerhans cell histiocytosis: two case reports in adults and review of the literature. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 21128563 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Langerhans Cell histiocytosis is a rare proliferative histiocytic disorder in which pathologic Langerhans cells accumulate in a variety of organs. The clinical presentation, evolution and therapeutic options are highly variable. Because of its relative rarity and the broad clinical spectrum, the diagnosis of Langerhans cell histiocytosis is often delayed or missed. At present, many questions with respect to aetiology, pathogenesis and treatment remain unanswered. In the present article we want to raise the awareness of this rare disease in adults and its diversity by the means of two case reports. In addition, the clinical manifestations, diagnosis and the current management are reviewed. |
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Authors:
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L Decoster; K De Braekeleer; C Bourgain; D Schallier |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Acta clinica Belgica Volume: 65 ISSN: 0001-5512 ISO Abbreviation: Acta Clin Belg Publication Date: 2010 Sep-Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-12-06 Completed Date: 2011-01-04 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370306 Medline TA: Acta Clin Belg Country: Belgium |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 345-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Medical Oncology, UZ Brussel - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium. lore.decoster@uzbrussel.be |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell
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diagnosis*,
metabolism,
pathology,
radiography,
therapy Humans Immunohistochemistry Male Middle Aged Prognosis Young Adult |
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