Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis: A Review of the Current Recommendations of the Histiocyte Society
| Autor: | M.P.H. Elizabeth K. Satter M.D., Whitney A. High |
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| Rok vydání: | 2008 |
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Pathology medicine.medical_specialty business.industry Age Factors Infant Histiocytes Dermatology Disease Prognosis medicine.disease Severity of Illness Index Histiocytosis Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis Langerhans cell histiocytosis Risk Factors Child Preschool Practice Guidelines as Topic Pediatrics Perinatology and Child Health Humans Medicine business Histiocyte |
| Zdroj: | Pediatric Dermatology. 25:291-295 |
| ISSN: | 1525-1470 0736-8046 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2008.00669.x |
| Popis: | Langerhans cell histiocytosis is a rare proliferative disorder where pathologic Langerhans cells accumulate in a variety of organs. Historically, the nomenclature regarding this entity has been confusing because the disease had been subcategorized simply based upon the different clinical manifestations. In the following article, we summarize the current recommendation of the Histiocyte Society regarding the classification, evaluation, prognosis, and treatment of Langerhans cell histiocytosis. |
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