Spontaneous regression of langerhans cell histiocytosis in a neonate with multiple bony lesions.
We report the case of a newborn with Langerhans cell histiocytosis involving the skin and multiple bones. All lesions resolved without therapy. This case underscores the benefits of a conservative approach in the absence of risk organ involvement.
McElligott
James
J
Department of Pediatrics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA.
McMichael
Amy
A
Sangüeza
Omar P
OP
Anthony
Evelyn
E
Rose
Donald
D
McLean
Thomas W
TW
D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006646:Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011859:Radiography; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*