title: Langerhans cell histiocytosis: a case report and glimpses into its nomenclature.
abstract: Class I Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is described in a two- and a half-year-old male. The initial expression of the disease was conspicuous by the presence of extensive pustular crusted rash and, later in its course, by purpura, diabetes insipidus, otitis media, enlargement of the liver and spleen, and infiltration into the lungs. The patient expired due to extensive hemorrhage over 24 hours.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Lady Hardinge Medical College & Associated S.K. and K.S.C. Hospital, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: V N
authors.initials: VN
authors.lastname: Sehgal
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jain
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Chander
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Logani
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006646:Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009626:Terminology as Topic