Case report: small bowel histiocytosis-X.
A case of histiocytosis-X with gastrointestinal involvement is described in a 4-month-old child presenting with bloody diarrhoea and obstructive symptoms. Diagnosis was made following laparotomy. The child subsequently developed classical multisystem manifestations of the disease.
Patel
B J
BJ
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Pendlebury.
Chippindale
A J
AJ
Gupta
S C
SC
D003967:Diarrhea / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006646:Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007410:Intestinal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography