Langerhans cell histiocytosis

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Synonyms
Langerhanszell-Granulomatose, Histiozytose X, LCH

Langerhans cell histiocytosis is a systemic disease characterized by the proliferation and accumulation of Langerhans cells in various tissues.

Epidemiology

The prevalence of Langerhans cell histiocytosis is estimated at 1–2/100,000.

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CT and MRI of intracranial Langerhans cell histiocytosis
MRI and CT images of a patient with histopathologically confirmed intracranial Langerhans cell histiocytosis.

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