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

Authors

  • Vijay B Sonawane
  • Snehal Prajapati
  • V Kotrashetti

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32677/IJCH.2014.v01.i02.011

Keywords:

Histiocytosis, Langerhans cell, Skin biopsy

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.

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Published

2014-04-25

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Section

Case Reports

How to Cite

Langerhans’ cell histiocytosis (histiocytosis X): A rare and diverse group of disorder in children. (2014). Indian Journal of Child Health, 1(2), 81-83. https://doi.org/10.32677/IJCH.2014.v01.i02.011

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