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Uncommon preputial localization of Langerhans cell histiocytosis
Author(s) -
Thomas Caroline,
Mesnard Clemence,
Petrot Dominique,
Fraitag Sylvie,
Legroux Jacques,
Barbarot Sebastien
Publication year - 2020
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.14468
Subject(s) - langerhans cell histiocytosis , medicine , imiquimod , dermatology , refractory (planetary science) , lesion , histiocytosis , corticosteroid , preputial gland , pathology , surgery , physics , disease , astrobiology
We report a rare case of a 14‐year‐old boy with Langerhans cell histiocytosis localized to the prepuce. The patient was treated with a topical corticosteroid followed by imiquimod cream resulting in significant clinical improvement of the lesion. Although spontaneous remission is possible, the use of imiquimod may be an effective alternative therapy in cases of cutaneous Langerhans cell histiocytosis refractory to topical corticosteroids.