[Langerhans cell histiocytosis in children with nasal congestion as chief complain: a case report].
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare histiocytic disorder. Here, we report a rare case of multi-system LCH in a 20-month-old children presenting nasal congestion, fever, abnormal liver function, anemia, and skin damage. The radiograph computed tomography showed an osteolytic lesion in the lateral skull base with tumor extension. Pathological biopsy was performed, and the histopathologic diagnosis was LCH. A general review of LCH, including clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prgognosis, is presented.
Yuanding
Y
Zhang
Weilun
W
Chen
Yining
Y
Li
D006646:Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D035583:Rare Diseases