Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Presenting as Isolated Mediastinal Mass in an Infant.
Indian Pediatr
;
2014 May; 51(5): 397-398
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-170620
ABSTRACT
Background:
Isolated mediastinal involvement in Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) has been rarely reported. Case characteristics A 3-month-old boy presented with history of low grade intermittent fever, cough and noisy breathing for 2 weeks. Observation A chest X-ray showed massive mediastinal widening. Biopsy of the mass confirmed LCH.Outcome:
Patient is doing well after one year of treatment with LCH III protocol. Message Langerhans cell histiocytosis should be considered in differential diagnosis of mediastinal mass in infants.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Type of study:
Practice guideline
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian Pediatr
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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