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Langerhans Cell Disease of the Eyelids Masquerading as Blepharochalasis
Author(s) -
Gupta Ruchi,
Gautam Ram Krishan,
Dewan Taru,
Bhardwaj Minakshi
Publication year - 2013
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/pde.12246
Subject(s) - medicine , dermatology , eyelid diseases , disease , diabetes insipidus , eyelid , pathology , ophthalmology , pediatrics
Langerhans cell disease ( LCD ) occurring as an isolated tumor of the eyelids has been described infrequently. Moreover, none of the reported cases had associated systemic involvement. We present an unusual case of LCD of the eyelids masquerading as blepharochalasis with central diabetes insipidus ( CDI ).