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An Unusual Case of Neonatal Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Presenting with Diffuse Hemorrhagic Nodules and a Cutaneous Abdominal Mass.

Authors :
Lai-San Wong
Source :
Indian Journal of Dermatology; Jul/Aug2015, Vol. 60 Issue 4, following p418-418, 2p
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article presents the case of a 2-day-old boy who suffers from respiratory distress and with diffuse hemorrhagic cutaneous nodules and a big mass on the right flank to discuss a unique case of neonatal Langerhams cell histiocytosis (LCH). He was successfully treated with systemic therapy comprising of methotrexate, systemic steroid, and vincristine.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00195154
Volume :
60
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Indian Journal of Dermatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
108402461
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/0019-5154.160545