Langerhans cell histiocytosis infiltration in cerebrospinal fluid: A case report

Authors
Ghosal, N Kapila, K Kakkar, S Verma, K
Citation
N. Ghosal et al., Langerhans cell histiocytosis infiltration in cerebrospinal fluid: A case report, DIAGN CYTOP, 24(2), 2001, pp. 123-125
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Research/Laboratory Medicine & Medical Tecnology
Journal title
DIAGNOSTIC CYTOPATHOLOGY
ISSN journal
87551039 → ACNP
Volume
24
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
123 - 125
Database
ISI
SICI code
8755-1039(200102)24:2<123:LCHIIC>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a disease of unknown etiology charac terized by a proliferation of histiocytic cells resembling the integumentar y cells bearing the name of Langerhans cells. LCH can be unifocal or multif ocal, with one- or many-organ involvement. We present a case of LCH diagnos ed in the cerebrospinal fluid of a patient with generalized lymphadenopathy and central nervous system involvement. (C) 2001 Wiley-Liss, Inc.