title: Spontaneous regression of langerhans cell histiocytosis in a neonate with multiple bony lesions.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA.
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: McElligott
authors.forename: Amy
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: McMichael
authors.forename: Omar P
authors.initials: OP
authors.lastname: Sangüeza
authors.forename: Evelyn
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Anthony
authors.forename: Donald
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Rose
authors.forename: Thomas W
authors.initials: TW
authors.lastname: McLean
mesh_terms: 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*