Langerhans cell histiocytosis of bone--a case report.
Langerhans cell histiocytosis of bone causes bone destruction and frequent bone reactions that mimic benign and malignant neoplasms as well as osteomyelitis. The bony lesion of Langerhans cell histiocytosis consists of histiocytes with variable numbers of eosinophils, lymphocytes, and neutrophils. We present a rare case of Langerhans cell histiocytosis of bone, including imaging studies and pathology. In addition, we discuss the classification and pathology of Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
Lai
Yun-Wei
YW
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Chen
Shen-Kai
SK
Tsai
Kun-Bow
KB
Lin
Hsiang-Ju
HJ
Chien
Song-Hsiunig
SH
Lin
Gau-Tyan
GT
D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D006646:Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography