Langerhans cell histiocytosis in children with refractory diarrhoea and hypoalbuminaemia as the initial presentation: two case reports and a literature review.
BMC Pediatr
; 24(1): 203, 2024 Mar 22.
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ABSTRACT
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) involving the gastrointestinal tract is a rare condition for which clinical experience is limited. We describe the cases of two patients who initially presented with chronic diarrhoea, hypoproteinaemia, and intermittent fever. These findings suggest that in cases of refractory diarrhoea accompanied by recurrent hypoalbuminaemia, especially with abdominal rash, LCH should be considered. Gastrointestinal endoscopy, biopsy, and imaging studies are essential for obtaining a definitive diagnosis. This approach might be helpful for the early recognition of gastrointestinal tract involvement in LCH.
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Assunto principal:
Histiocitose de Células de Langerhans
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Hipoalbuminemia
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Child
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Humans
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En
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BMC Pediatr
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PEDIATRIA
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article
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China