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Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis of the Clavicle in a 13-Year-Old Boy
Joint Authors
Gupta, Anita
Anton, Christopher G.
Parikh, Shital N.
Desai, Vishal R.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-01-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare neoplasm characterized by abnormal proliferation of histiocytic cells.
In this case report, we describe a unique case of a 13-year-old boy who presented to the clinic with an insidious onset of mid-clavicular pain.
The provisional radiologic diagnosis of Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis of the clavicle was confirmed by an incisional biopsy of the left mid-clavicle lesion.
The patient’s lesion was treated by curettage, bone grafting, and internal fixation, due to the presence of pathologic fracture.
At the 2-year followup, the patient was asymptomatic, and the lesion showed complete resolution without recurrence.
The case report highlights the characteristic features of Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis in an unusual location, the knowledge of which would help avoid delayed or missed diagnosis in the future.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Parikh, Shital N.& Desai, Vishal R.& Gupta, Anita& Anton, Christopher G.. 2014. Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis of the Clavicle in a 13-Year-Old Boy. Case Reports in Orthopedics،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Parikh, Shital N.…[et al.]. Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis of the Clavicle in a 13-Year-Old Boy. Case Reports in Orthopedics No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Parikh, Shital N.& Desai, Vishal R.& Gupta, Anita& Anton, Christopher G.. Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis of the Clavicle in a 13-Year-Old Boy. Case Reports in Orthopedics. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-477388
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-477388