Langerhans cell histiocytosis in a child while in remission for acute lymphocytic leukemia

Authors
Chiles, LR Christian, MM McCoy, DK Hawkins, HK Yen, AH Raimer, SS
Citation
Lr. Chiles et al., Langerhans cell histiocytosis in a child while in remission for acute lymphocytic leukemia, J AM ACAD D, 45(6), 2001, pp. S233-S234
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Dermatology,"da verificare
Journal title
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY
ISSN journal
01909622 → ACNP
Volume
45
Issue
6
Year of publication
2001
Supplement
S
Pages
S233 - S234
Database
ISI
SICI code
0190-9622(200112)45:6<S233:LCHIAC>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
The occurrence of Langerhans cell histiocytosis; (LCH) and malignancy in th e same patient is rare. When LCH occurs concomitantly with acute leukemia, distinct temporal patterns often exist; acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) ty pically succeeds LCH, whereas acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) usually prec edes it. We report a case of LCH developing in a child while in remission f or ALL. Unique features of the; case include the disseminated nature of the LCH and the death of the patient from LCH rather than ALL.