Langerhans cell histiocytosis presenting as eosinophilic granuloma of the bilateral forearms in an 8-year-old girl: a case report

Langerhans cell histiocytosis presenting as eosinophilic granuloma of the bilateral forearms in an 8-year-old girl: a case report

Abstract Background Langerhans cell histiocytosis previously known as histiocytosis X is a rare disease of children and young adults with a very broad clinical spectrum. In children, its annual incidence is estimated between 0.2–0.5 per 100,000. Case representation An 8-year-old Moroccan girl with n...

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Main Authors: Salahoudine Idrissa, Hind Cherrabi, Boubacar Efared, Kassim Sidibé, Karima Attaraf, Lamiae Chater, Abderahmane Afifi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-03-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Langerhans cell histiocytosis
Pediatric bone lesion
Forearm
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-019-2011-1

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