Unveiling Langerhans cell histiocytosis: A rare cause of scalp lesions in pediatrics
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare and clinically variable condition, most commonly affecting children. While bone involvement is frequent, cranial presentations remain a diagnostic challenge due to their overlap with other pathologies. We report the case of a 2-year-old boy presenting wi...
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| author | Abir El Hamzi, MD Karima Sif Nasr, MD El Mahdi Ait Belhaj, MD Siham El Haddad, Phd Nazik Allali, Phd Latifa Chat, PhD |
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| description | Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare and clinically variable condition, most commonly affecting children. While bone involvement is frequent, cranial presentations remain a diagnostic challenge due to their overlap with other pathologies. We report the case of a 2-year-old boy presenting with multiple scalp masses, highlighting the role of imaging and histopathological analysis in the diagnosis and management of this rare disease. Additionally, we discuss the differential diagnoses and review the latest clinical guidelines for the management of pediatric LCH. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-72b103f632e5479385c37b0ff877431f2025-08-20T04:02:14ZengElsevierRadiology Case Reports1930-04332025-10-0120105367536910.1016/j.radcr.2025.05.006Unveiling Langerhans cell histiocytosis: A rare cause of scalp lesions in pediatricsAbir El Hamzi, MD0Karima Sif Nasr, MD1El Mahdi Ait Belhaj, MD2Siham El Haddad, Phd3Nazik Allali, Phd4Latifa Chat, PhD5Corresponding author.; Radiology Department, Women and Children Hospital - Ibn Sina University Hospital, University Mohamed V, Rabat, MoroccoRadiology Department, Women and Children Hospital - Ibn Sina University Hospital, University Mohamed V, Rabat, MoroccoRadiology Department, Women and Children Hospital - Ibn Sina University Hospital, University Mohamed V, Rabat, MoroccoRadiology Department, Women and Children Hospital - Ibn Sina University Hospital, University Mohamed V, Rabat, MoroccoRadiology Department, Women and Children Hospital - Ibn Sina University Hospital, University Mohamed V, Rabat, MoroccoRadiology Department, Women and Children Hospital - Ibn Sina University Hospital, University Mohamed V, Rabat, MoroccoLangerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare and clinically variable condition, most commonly affecting children. While bone involvement is frequent, cranial presentations remain a diagnostic challenge due to their overlap with other pathologies. We report the case of a 2-year-old boy presenting with multiple scalp masses, highlighting the role of imaging and histopathological analysis in the diagnosis and management of this rare disease. Additionally, we discuss the differential diagnoses and review the latest clinical guidelines for the management of pediatric LCH.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S193004332500439XScalp lesionsHistiocytosisCT scan |
| spellingShingle | Abir El Hamzi, MD Karima Sif Nasr, MD El Mahdi Ait Belhaj, MD Siham El Haddad, Phd Nazik Allali, Phd Latifa Chat, PhD Unveiling Langerhans cell histiocytosis: A rare cause of scalp lesions in pediatrics Radiology Case Reports Scalp lesions Histiocytosis CT scan |
| title | Unveiling Langerhans cell histiocytosis: A rare cause of scalp lesions in pediatrics |
| title_full | Unveiling Langerhans cell histiocytosis: A rare cause of scalp lesions in pediatrics |
| title_fullStr | Unveiling Langerhans cell histiocytosis: A rare cause of scalp lesions in pediatrics |
| title_full_unstemmed | Unveiling Langerhans cell histiocytosis: A rare cause of scalp lesions in pediatrics |
| title_short | Unveiling Langerhans cell histiocytosis: A rare cause of scalp lesions in pediatrics |
| title_sort | unveiling langerhans cell histiocytosis a rare cause of scalp lesions in pediatrics |
| topic | Scalp lesions Histiocytosis CT scan |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S193004332500439X |
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