Eosinophilic granuloma revealed by torticollis: a case report

Langerhans cell histiocytose is a rare condition in childhood. It presents in different ways ranging from a single bony disease to a multisystemic disease involving vital organs. We report a case of single bone involvement revealed by torticollis in an eight-year-old boy. The diagnosis was evocated...

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Published in:Archives de pédiatrie : organe officiel de la Société française de pédiatrie 2006-01, Vol.13 (1), p.44-47
Main Authors: Ben Meriem, C, Nouri, S, Chouchane, C, Chouchane, S, Said, M, Ghédira, L, Moussa, A, Boubtane, M, Guediche, M N
Format: Article
Language:fre
Subjects:
Child
Diagnosis, Differential
Eosinophilic Granuloma - complications
Eosinophilic Granuloma - diagnosis
Eosinophilic Granuloma - pathology
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Remission, Spontaneous
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Torticollis - etiology
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Summary:Langerhans cell histiocytose is a rare condition in childhood. It presents in different ways ranging from a single bony disease to a multisystemic disease involving vital organs. We report a case of single bone involvement revealed by torticollis in an eight-year-old boy. The diagnosis was evocated on radiological findings and confirmed by histologic aspects. After a period of 2,5 years, this child is in total spontaneous remission. Torticollis must be explored and watched. Eosinophilic granuloma can be a rare aetiology in children. The outcome is often favorable.
ISSN:0929-693X
DOI:10.1016/j.arcped.2005.09.030