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.

Weight loss

Reduction inexisting body weight.


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PMID (PMCID)
21250497
 MALE Adult
[Lymphoma-like course in aggressive adult multisystem Langerhans cell histiocytosis and the benefit of PET/CT imaging in evaluation of diffuse metabolic activity of lung parenchyma].
Szturz P, Adam Z, Rehak Z, Koukalova R, Kodet R, Nebesky T, Neubauer J, Moulis M, Smardova L, Mayer J.
Vnitr Lek. 2010;56(11):1177-93.
The case report given here describes an unusual case of a 35-year-old otherwise healthy male diagnosed with aggressive form of Langerhans cell histiocytosis initially taking course under the form of lymphoma with expressed B symptoms (night sweats, fever and weight loss) and generalized peripheral lymphadenopathy.