Open AccessA Case of Multisystemic Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis in an Adult
Author(s) -
Chiaw Ling Chng
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
proceedings of singapore healthcare
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
eISSN - 2059-2329
pISSN - 2010-1058
DOI - 10.1177/201010581102000109
Subject(s) - langerhans cell histiocytosis , histiocytosis , histiocytosis x , medicine , disease , langerhans cell , pathology , diabetes insipidus , dermatology , immunology , pediatrics , antigen
Langerhans cell histiocytosis is a rare disease in adults with a myriad of clinical presentations. A case of multisystemic Langerhans cell histiocytosis with involvement of bone, skin, lungs, and the hypothalamic-pituitary-axis is reported. The possibility of a disseminated disease should be considered in the diagnosis of Langerhans cell histiocytosis, and these patients should undergo a careful evaluation and follow up with early institution of treatment.