An unusual presentation of refractory cutaneous Langerhans cell histiocytosis in an adult.
Primary cutaneous adult-onset Langerhans cell histiocytosis is a rare disorder typically characterized by a diffuse papular rash accentuated in a seborrheic distribution. We present a unique case of large plaques and nodules in a sporotrichoid pattern isolated to the lower extremity.
George Washington University, Department of Dermatology, Washington DC 20037, USA.
Suneeta S
SS
Walia
Karla
K
Gayer
D005260:Female; D006646:Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D017211:Treatment Failure