Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare condition with incidence in adults 1-2/1 million, wherein Langerhans cells proliferate abnormally, adversely impacting organs including most frequently bones, skin, lungs, pituitary gland, lymph nodes, gums and other organs. The LCH course varies widely among patients from a self-limiting condition, to one that progresses. But LCH only very rarely culminates in death. To aim of this text is to review all possible symptoms and manifestations of this disease.
Keywords: Langerhans cell histiocytosis.