Langerhans cell histiocytosis mimicking molluscum contagiosum: A case series | Zendy

Fernández Armenteros José Manuel | Zendy; Arco Huguet Nuria | Zendy; Sanmartin Novell Veronica | Zendy; Vilardell Villellas Felip | Zendy; Velasco Sanchez Ana | Zendy; Martró Català Elisa | Zendy; Martí Laborda Rosa Maria | Zendy; Soria Gili Xavier | Zendy

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Langerhans cell histiocytosis mimicking molluscum contagiosum: A case series

Author(s) -

Fernández Armenteros José Manuel,

Arco Huguet Nuria,

Sanmartin Novell Veronica,

Vilardell Villellas Felip,

Velasco Sanchez Ana,

Martró Català Elisa,

Martí Laborda Rosa Maria,

Soria Gili Xavier

Publication year - 2018

Publication title -

pediatric blood and cancer

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.116

H-Index - 105

eISSN - 1545-5017

pISSN - 1545-5009

DOI - 10.1002/pbc.27047

Subject(s) - langerhans cell histiocytosis , medicine , molluscum contagiosum , presentation (obstetrics) , multisystem disease , dermatology , histiocytosis , disease , pathology , radiology

Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a disorder characterized by accumulation of Langerhans‐like cells in one or various organs. A correct staging work‐up is essential since there are multiorgan presentations with a poor prognosis. We report three patients with LCH skin lesions mimicking molluscum contagiosum in association with both high and low risk organ involvement. This peculiar cutaneous presentation can be a clue for the diagnosis of LCH, a disease with potentially severe systemic involvement.

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