[Case for diagnosis. Langerhans cell histiocytosis].
Langerhans cell histiocytosis is a rare disease of unknown cause, characterized by the proliferation of histiocytic cells (Langerhans cells). Its diagnosis is especially difficult due to its wide clinical spectrum, ranging from a single lesion to a multisystemic disorder. Diagnosis may be confirmed by means of an immunohistochemical study. Treatment depends upon the severity of the disease, and systemic chemotherapy may be needed.
Mosqueira
Carolina Balbi
CB
Faculdade de Medicina de Jundiaí, SP, Brasil.
Xavier
Augusto Frederico de Paula
AF
Tuschinski
Cíntia Letícia
CL
Pinto
Clóvis A Lopes
CA
Cunha
Paulo R
PR
D000293:Adolescent; D006646:Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000473:pathology*