Langerhanscellhistiocytosis (LCH)
Definition:
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is an inflammatory neoplasia of myeloid precursor cells driven by mutations in the mitogen-activated protein kinase pathway. LCH is a rare systemic disorder characterized by the accumulation of CD1a+/Langerin+ LCH cells and wide-ranging organ involvement.
References:
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[1]. Jolie Krooks, et al. Langerhans cell histiocytosis in children: History, classification, pathobiology, clinical manifestations, and prognosis. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2018 Jun;78(6):1035-1044. [Content Brief]
[2]. Masayuki Kobayashi, et al. Langerhans cell histiocytosis in adults: Advances in pathophysiology and treatment. Cancer Sci. 2018 Dec;109(12):3707-3713. [Content Brief]
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