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.

Xanthelasma

The presence of xanthomata in the skin of the eyelid.


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Multifocal Langerhans Cell Granulomatosis (Hand-schuller - Christian Disease).
Sawhney M, Shakatwat RS, Roy BM, Khetarpal A, Verma SK.
Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 1989;55(5):329-330.
A 47 year old female developed multifocal Langerhans cell granulomatosis (Hand-Schuller-Christian disease) manifesting as papulo-pustular, nodular, crusted and scaly lesions, xanthelasma, ulceration of gingival mucosa with loss of teeth, vaginal granulomatosis, diabetes insipidus, multiple osteolytic bone lesions and honeycombing of the lungs.