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.

Pustule

A small elevation of the skin containing cloudy or purulent material usually consisting of necrotic inflammatory cells.


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Nail involvement in langerhans cell histiocytosis.
Ashena Z, Alavi S, Arzanian MT, Eshghi P.
Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2007;24(1):45-51.
Nail involvement, which is distinctly uncommon in Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), is characterized by various features like longitudinal grooving, purpuric striae, hyperkeratosis, subungual pustules, deformity, loss of nail plate, paronychia, onycholysis, and pitting.