[Histiocytosis X (author's transl)]

An Esp Pediatr. 1976 Jun;9(4 Suppl):94-9.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Two cases of histiocytosis X shown by clinical observation as forms of Abt-Letterer-Siwe are presented. Both have a high score following the scale on Lahey, according with the young age of the patients. Both had a very bad evolution. Treatment applied on each case, as well as the possibility and need to arrive at an early diagnosis is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy
  • Bone Marrow / pathology
  • Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell* / diagnosis
  • Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell* / pathology
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Skin / pathology