Challenges in diagnosis and management of Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis in a 13-month-old child: a rare case report
Despite atypical presentation, thorough evaluation confirmed Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis in a pediatric patient. This highlights the necessity of considering Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis in differential diagnoses for persistent cutaneous lesions and bony swellings. Prompt detection and timely action are essential for successful treatment and better results.
Authors
- Gopal Sedain (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8184-3303)
- Pasang Sherpa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5441-9224)
- Samriddhi Parajuli
- Asim Pandey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5747-0836)
- Sujan Adhikari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7813-4805)
- Kunjan Khanal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1181-8782)
- Aruna Thakuri
- Aashiya Kattel
Institutions
- Sahara Hospital (IN)
- Horizon Health Network (CA)
- Horizon Research (United States) (US)
- Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (NP)
- Police General Hospital (TH)
- Civil Service Hospital (NP)
- Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital (NP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Medicine and Surgery
- Published
- 2024-08-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/ms9.0000000000002430
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Histiocytic Disorders and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.33