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Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Masquerading as Lichen Aureus
Author(s) -
Megahed Mosaad,
Schuppe HansChristian,
Hölzle Erhard,
Jürgens Herbert,
Plewig Gerd
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1111/j.1525-1470.1991.tb00862.x
Subject(s) - langerhans cell histiocytosis , lesion , medicine , histiocytosis , pathology , biopsy , skin biopsy , histopathological examination , skin lesion , dermatology , disease
We report a 13‐year‐old boy with localized Langerhans cell histiocytosis. The lesion was restricted to the skin of the mons pubis and clinically resembled lichen aureus. Histopathologic and electron microscopic examinations of a skin biopsy specimen of the lesion showed typical features of Langerhans cell histiocytosis. Extensive examination revealed no other organ involvement.