Langerhans histiocytosis LCH

Langerhans histiocytosisLangerhans histiocytosis
  • History / PE:
    Solitary, painful, lytic long bone lesion
    Hypercalcemia
    Overlying, tender swelling
    Pathological fractures
  • Diagnosis:
    Birbeck granules on EM
  • Treatment:
    Typically resolves spontaneously
    Treated conservatively
  • Associated With:
    Hand–Schüller–Christian disease (children)



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August 3rd 2010