title: [Histiocytosis X. Apropos of 18 cases].
abstract: Eighteen cases of histiocytosis X are presented and prognostic factors, such as localized or disseminated disease, organ dysfunction and age, are analyzed in relation to results of therapy. A new classification of childhood histiocytosis X, based on prognostic factors, seems to be justified.
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006646:Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000401:mortality; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents
vernacular_title: Histiocitosis X. A propósito de 18 casos.