Pericardial effusion in langerhans cell histiocytosis : a case report
Author
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 18, Issue 6 (30 Jun. 2016), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2016-06-30
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction : Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a proliferative disorder of histiocytes in multiple organs.
Langerhans cell histiocytosis involves bones, skin, lung and other organs.
Case Presentation : This study describes a seven-month-old Iranian girl who presented with skin rash and cervical lymphadenopathy.
Langerhans cell histiocytosis was suspected when it was associated with anemia, splenomegaly and lytic bone lesions.
A skin biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
During hospitalization, the patient looked ill with respiratory distress.
A chest X-ray showed a ground glass view, and echocardiography showed moderate pericardial effusion.
Conclusions: Pericardial effusion was a rare finding in this case of Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
Pericardial effusion in Langerhans cell histiocytosis, which is an unusual presentation, should be considered when the patient experiences respiratory distress
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ghulami, Narjis. 2016. Pericardial effusion in langerhans cell histiocytosis : a case report. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 18, no. 6, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-701398
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ghulami, Narjis. Pericardial effusion in langerhans cell histiocytosis : a case report. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 18, no. 6 (Jun. 2016), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-701398
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ghulami, Narjis. Pericardial effusion in langerhans cell histiocytosis : a case report. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2016. Vol. 18, no. 6, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-701398
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 4
Record ID
BIM-701398