About: Langerhans cell histiocytosis   Sponge Permalink

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Although not classified as a type of cancer, the uncontrolled growth of cells is typical of cancer and LCH will respond to the same therapy. If the inflammation is localized, surgery is generally effective. Otherwise, radiation therapy and chemotherapy are indicated. Patients generally respond well to treatment although patients where the disease is widespread will generally have to be treated throughout their lives. Diagnosis is usually with a biopsy, which shows the distinctive shape of the Langerhans cells.

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  • Langerhans cell histiocytosis
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  • Although not classified as a type of cancer, the uncontrolled growth of cells is typical of cancer and LCH will respond to the same therapy. If the inflammation is localized, surgery is generally effective. Otherwise, radiation therapy and chemotherapy are indicated. Patients generally respond well to treatment although patients where the disease is widespread will generally have to be treated throughout their lives. Diagnosis is usually with a biopsy, which shows the distinctive shape of the Langerhans cells.
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mortalityrate
  • About 10%
symptom
  • Bone swelling, rash, enlargement of liver, spleen or lymph nodes, excessive urination and thirst due to associated diabetes insipidus, chronic coughing, shortness of breath.
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  • Langerhans cell histiocytosis
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Cause
  • Uncontrolled growth of a certain type of cell in the immune system
abstract
  • Although not classified as a type of cancer, the uncontrolled growth of cells is typical of cancer and LCH will respond to the same therapy. If the inflammation is localized, surgery is generally effective. Otherwise, radiation therapy and chemotherapy are indicated. Patients generally respond well to treatment although patients where the disease is widespread will generally have to be treated throughout their lives. Diagnosis is usually with a biopsy, which shows the distinctive shape of the Langerhans cells. LCH is rare and generally presents in children under the age of 10. It is even rarer in adults and is almost unheard of in the elderly.
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