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Published in: Skeletal Radiology 2/2007

01-02-2007 | Review Article

Langerhans cell histiocytosis

Authors: Kevin Bradford Hoover, Daniel I. Rosenthal, Henry Mankin

Published in: Skeletal Radiology | Issue 2/2007

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Abstract

Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a complex disease entity comprised of three distinct clinical syndromes that demonstrate indistinguishable histology. These syndromes are: eosinophilic granuloma, which is predominantly osseous or pulmonary; Hand-Schûller-Christian’s disease, which involves multiple organ systems and, most typically, the skull base; and Letterer-Siwe’s disease, the most severe disease manifestation, which typically involves the abdominal viscera. This article reviews our current understanding of Langerhans cell histiocytosis by discussing the history, histology, etiology, and treatment of the disease. It focuses on the radiographic findings and imaging modalities that are the most useful in disease diagnosis and management.
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Metadata
Title
Langerhans cell histiocytosis
Authors
Kevin Bradford Hoover
Daniel I. Rosenthal
Henry Mankin
Publication date
01-02-2007
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Skeletal Radiology / Issue 2/2007
Print ISSN: 0364-2348
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2161
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-006-0193-2

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