Adult Langerhans cell histiocytosis presenting as metachronous colonic polyps

Adult Langerhans cell histiocytosis presenting as metachronous colonic polyps

Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare disease characterized by proliferation of Langerhans-type cells that express CD1a, Langerin (CD207) and S100 protein. Birbeck granules are a hallmark by ultrastructural examination. LCH presents with a wide clinical spectrum, ranging from solitary lesion...

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Main Authors: Aloísio Felipe-Silva, Maurício Saab Assef, Rodrigo Azevedo Rodrigues, Carla Pagliari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of São Paulo 2013-03-01
Series:Autopsy and Case Reports
Subjects:
Histiocytosis
Langerhans Cells
Intestine
Large
Colonoscopy
Polyps
Online Access:http://www.revistas.usp.br/autopsy/article/view/58875

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