Langerhan's cell histiocytosis in the sphenoid sinus: a case of diabetes insipidus.
We present a case of diabetes insipidus in a young man caused by Langerhan's cell histiocytosis of the sphenoid sinus with involvement of the pituitary gland. Diagnosis and management of this rare condition is discussed, along with a brief view of the literature.
Hussain
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Department of Otolaryngology, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth.
Simpson
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McCormick
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Johnstone
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D000293:Adolescent; D003919:Diabetes Insipidus / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006646:Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007801:Langerhans Cells / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D010254:Paranasal Sinus Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D013101:Sphenoid Sinus / Q000473:pathology