title: [Langerhans-cell histiocytosis of the vulva. General review and a case history].
abstract: Localisation of Langerhans' cell histiocytosis (HCL) is rare. In solitary form the prognosis for this pathology is good, if the tumour occurs in a woman of 36 years of age. (In this case the woman's age was 91) The appearances may be misleading clinically. The diagnosis is made by histological examination of P-S 100 positive cells and by finding Birbeck's granules on electron microscopy. Treatment may be surgical or as in our case medical.
authors: IHCP, Le Bouscat.
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Saurel
authors: A M
authors: AM
authors: Savin de Larclause
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Mercier
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Rabreau
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Tessier
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Clément
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001706:Biopsy; D005260:Female; D006646:Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008466:Mechlorethamine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D014845:Vulvar Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D008466:Mechlorethamine
vernacular_title: Histiocytose à cellules de Langerhans de la vulve. Revue générale à propos d'une observation.