title: Langerhan's cell histiocytosis in the sphenoid sinus: a case of diabetes insipidus.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth.
authors.forename: S S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Hussain
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Simpson
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: McCormick
authors.forename: C I
authors.initials: CI
authors.lastname: Johnstone
mesh_terms: 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