Langerhans cell histiocytosis

Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a systemic disease associated with the proliferation and accumulation (usually in granulomas) of Langerhans cells in various tissues.

Pruritus

Pruritus is an itch or a sensation that makes a person want to scratch. This term refers to an abnormally increased disposition to experience pruritus.


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PMID (PMCID)
23101276
FEMALE
Recalcitrant pruritus as primary manifestation of synchronous Hodgkins lymphoma and Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
Topal AA, Malkani RH, Bhat G, Vishnani RT.
Acta Medica (Hradec Kralove). 2012;55(2):104-6.
Recalcitrant pruritus as primary manifestation of synchronous Hodgkins lymphoma and Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
18664059
FEMALE Adult
Langerhans' cell histiocytosis of the vulva: the Iowa experience.
Elas D, Benda JA, Galask RP.
J Reprod Med. 2008;53(6):417-9.
Langerhans' cell histiocytosis should be considered as a differential diagnosis in females who present with chronic pruritus, pain, ulcerations or intermittent rashes.