Perifollicular Langerhans cell histiocytosis

A 25-year-old man presented with a 13-year history of an erythematous, papular eruption of his face and trunk, which was treated in the past as acne and psoriasis with isotretinoin and methotrexate, respectively. Histopathologic examination demonstrated an infiltrate of Langerhans cells, which was c...

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Published in:Dermatology online journal 2012-12, Vol.18 (12), p.6-6
Main Authors: Mir, Adnan, Fischer, Max, Kamino, Hideko, Soter, Nicholas A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Hair Follicle - pathology
Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell - pathology
Humans
Langerhans Cells - pathology
Male
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Summary:A 25-year-old man presented with a 13-year history of an erythematous, papular eruption of his face and trunk, which was treated in the past as acne and psoriasis with isotretinoin and methotrexate, respectively. Histopathologic examination demonstrated an infiltrate of Langerhans cells, which was consistent with Langerhans cell histiocytosis. The epidemiology, clinical presentation, and treatment options of this disease are reviewed.
ISSN:1087-2108
1087-2108
DOI:10.5070/D36ZJ127WC