Langerhans cell histiocytosis in an infant: a case report from North-East India
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Published:2020-10-22
Issue:6
Volume:6
Page:792
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ISSN:2455-4529
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Container-title:International Journal of Research in Dermatology
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language:
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Short-container-title:Int J Res Dermatol
Author:
Bachaspatimayum Romita,Yaku Kago
Abstract
<p>Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare disorder of reticuloendothelial system characterized by uncontrolled proliferation and accumulation of CD1a and CD207 dendritic cells (DCs). 3-4 cases per million occur annually in children under 15 years of age, with a male:female ratio of 2:1 and peak incidence in infants aged 1 to 2 years. Report a case of LCH in a month-old female infant with skin lesions for 2-3 weeks. Skin biopsy was suggestive of LCH and it was confirmed with immunohistochemistry markers that were positive for S100, CD1A and negative for CD68.</p><p><strong> </strong></p>
Subject
Psychiatry and Mental health,Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology
Cited by
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