Langerhans’ cell histiocytosis (histiocytosis X): A rare and diverse group of disorder in children

Abstract

Langerhans cell histiocytosis is a rare disorder of unknown etiology with proliferation of Langerhans’ cells which may infiltrate a single or multiple organs. We report a case of 5-year-old child presented with skin lesions since the age of 4 months and fever for 10 days where skin biopsy revealed histiocytosis.