title: Histiocytoses.
abstract: Histiocytoses are a heterogeneous group of disorders that are not clearly understood. The unifying aspect of the entire spectrum lies in the accumulation of histiocytes in various tissues. Two cases are being presented for their rarity and the importance of histological features and marker studies in the diagnosis is emphasized.
authors.affiliation: Somani Skin & Cosmetology Institute, Hyderabad. vksomani@rediffmail.com
authors.forename: V K
authors.initials: VK
authors.lastname: Somani
authors.forename: V N V L
authors.initials: VN
authors.lastname: Sita
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D006646:Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell / Q000473:pathology*; D015616:Histiocytosis, Non-Langerhans-Cell / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male