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.

Endocarditis

An inflammation of the endocardium, the inner layer of the heart, which usually involves the heart valves.


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PMID (PMCID)
27748222
 MALE
Staphylococcus lugdunensis endocarditis in children.
Guillaume MP, Dubos F, Godart F.
Cardiol Young. 2017;27(4):784-787.
We report the case of a 2-year-old boy with severe Langerhans cell histiocytosis who had tricuspid endocarditis caused by Staphylococcus lugdunensis and required surgery despite appropriate antimicrobial therapy.
10680994
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Streptococcus equinus endocarditis in a patient with pulmonary histiocytosis X.
Sechi LA, Ciani R.
Scand J Infect Dis. 1999;31(6):598-600.
Abnormalities of the immune system that have been demonstrated in patients with histiocytosis X could explain the occurrence of endocarditis in this patient.