Langerhans' cell histiocytosis of the temporal bone in an adult with central diabetes insipidus

We present a case of Langerhans' cell histiocytosis in a 40-year-old woman presenting with central diabetes insipidus and right ear pain. As this disease process is often clinically challenging, the presence of certain imaging findings should raise the possibility of this diagnosis. We review t...

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Published in:Radiology case reports 2019-07, Vol.14 (7), p.847-850
Main Authors: Allen, Amanda, Matrova, Elza, Ozgen, Burce, Redleaf, Miriam, Emmadi, Rajyasree, Saran, Nitu
Format: Article
Language:English
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Head and Neck
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Summary:We present a case of Langerhans' cell histiocytosis in a 40-year-old woman presenting with central diabetes insipidus and right ear pain. As this disease process is often clinically challenging, the presence of certain imaging findings should raise the possibility of this diagnosis. We review the pertinent imaging and correlate with histology and immunohistochemistry leading to the diagnosis.
ISSN:1930-0433
1930-0433
DOI:10.1016/j.radcr.2019.03.040