Multisystem involvement Langerhans cell histiocytosis in an adult: A case report.
World J Clin Cases
; 8(20): 4966-4974, 2020 Oct 26.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare condition wherein Langerhans cells proliferate abnormally, adversely impacting organs including lymph nodes, bones, skin, lungs, and pituitary gland. The LCH disease course varies widely among patients from a self-limiting condition to one that progresses rapidly and culminates in death. It is uncommon for multisystem LCH to be observed in adults. Herein we describe a woman suffering from multi-system LCH involvement. CASESUMMARY:
A 37-year old Chinese woman was admitted to the hospital in June 2019 suffering from dyspnea that had progressed over the course of 5 years. Her medical history included central diabetes insipidus (DI) that had been treated via radiotherapy, desmopressin acetate, and bromocriptine; bilateral pneumothorax with two surgeries having been performed to remove bullae; and autoimmune hepatitis that had been unsuccessfully treated using a combination of methylprednisolone and mycophenolate mofetil. A chest computed tomography (CT) scan revealed the presence of multiple pulmonary cysts of varying sizes. We re-analyzed right pulmonary bullae samples that had been removed in 2014, performed a systematic 18F-FDG PET/CT analysis, and convened a multidisciplinary medical team to diagnose and treat this patient. As a result, we were able to eventually diagnose this patient with LCH that was not associated with BRAF-V600E mutations.CONCLUSION:
We hope to emphasize the importance of systemic evaluation and of cooperation between multidisciplinary physicians with the goal of improving awareness and detection of this orphan disease.
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World J Clin Cases
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2020
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China