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Diagnosis and treatment of Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis with bone lesion in pediatric patient: A case report.


ABSTRACT: Background:Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare group of disorders without a well understood etiology. Known formerly as histiocytosis X, the disease has a wide spectrum of clinical presentations, including eosinophilic granuloma (solitary bone lesion), diabetes insipidus, and exophthalmos. Many of these patients initially present to orthopaedic surgeons, and misdiagnosis is frequent. Methods:We deliver a case of a 10-month-old boy who consulted to our department. Previously misdiagnosed as a Kawasaki syndrome, TORCH, and osteomyelitis. He had undergone several examinations and had been discussed in clinocipathological conference (CPC) to narrow down the diagnosis. Result:After serial examinations, the diagnosis of Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis was confirmed and chemotherapy was initiated. And after 6 cycles of chemotherapy, with 1-week interval of each therapy, the clinical appearance of this patient significantly improved. Conclusion:Despite major advances in our understanding and management of LCH, it remains one of the most challenging diagnoses for the orthopedic surgeon. By doing a comprehensive examination, it is possible to narrowing down the diagnosis and planning the accurate treatment.

SUBMITTER: Kamal AF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6702438 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Diagnosis and treatment of Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis with bone lesion in pediatric patient: A case report.

Kamal Achmad Fauzi AF   Luthfi Andi Praja Wira Yudha APWY  

Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) 20190802


<h4>Background</h4>Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare group of disorders without a well understood etiology. Known formerly as histiocytosis X, the disease has a wide spectrum of clinical presentations, including eosinophilic granuloma (solitary bone lesion), diabetes insipidus, and exophthalmos. Many of these patients initially present to orthopaedic surgeons, and misdiagnosis is frequent.<h4>Methods</h4>We deliver a case of a 10-month-old boy who consulted to our department. Previou  ...[more]

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