Eosinophilic Granuloma: A Rare and Often Benign Condition Presenting as a Lump on the Head, which was Easily Treated
Eosinophilic granuloma is a localized, non-invasive form of Langerhans cell histiocytosis. It usually develops in the long bones and is more frequent in children under the age of 10 years. It is very rare in adults. We present the case of a young woman admitted to hospital for persistent refractory...
Main Authors: | Tatiana Pires, Catarina Duarte Santos, Miguel Gonzalez Santos, Luís Luz, Ana Ferrão, Maria J. Banza |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SMC MEDIA SRL
2021-07-01
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Series: | European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://www.ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/2727 |
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