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.

Splenomegaly

Abnormal increased size of the spleen.


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PMID (PMCID)
27621925
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Pericardial Effusion in Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis: A Case Report.
Gholami N.
Iran Red Crescent Med J. 2016;18(6):e25604.
Langerhans cell histiocytosis was suspected when it was associated with anemia, splenomegaly and lytic bone lesions.
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 FEMALE Infant, Newborn
Neonatal lupus erythematosus mimicking langerhans cell histiocytosis.
Scheker LE, Kasteler JS, Callen JP.
Pediatr Dermatol. 2003;20(2):164-6.
The clinical presentation was atypical, with splenomegaly and petechiae at birth followed by a crusting, papulosquamous skin eruption of the scalp and face mimicking Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH).