title: Langerhans' cell histiocytosis.
abstract: Langerhans' Cell Histiocytosis, formerly known as Histiocytosis X, and its related syndromes (i.e., eosinophilic granuloma, Hand-Schuller-Christian disease, and Letterer-Siwe disease) are briefly reviewed. The biology, clinical manifestations, and treatment options of the localized, single form and the disseminated, multisystem form are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Louisiana State University Medical Center and Children's Hospital, New Orleans 70118, USA.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Velez-Yanguas
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Warrier
mesh_terms: D006646:Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans