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Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH) of the Tonsil in Adult Patient: An Uncommon Disease at an Uncommon Site
Published in: Indian Journal of Hematology and Blood Transfusion | Issue 2/2017
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Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare disease characterized by clonal neoplastic proliferation of normal antigen presenting cell (APC), the Langerhans cell. Most cases occur in childhood and the disease is rare in adults. LCH can involve solitary organ or can present as a multi-system disease in children. In adults, isolated pulmonary LCH is the commonest presentation. Tonsillar infiltration as a sole manifestation is extremely rare. We herewith report a case with isolated tonsillar involvement by LCH in an adult patient.