Langerhans cell histiocytosis in children with refractory diarrhoea and hypoalbuminaemia as the initial presentation: two case reports and a literature review

Langerhans cell histiocytosis in children with refractory diarrhoea and hypoalbuminaemia as the initial presentation: two case reports and a literature review

Abstract Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) involving the gastrointestinal tract is a rare condition for which clinical experience is limited. We describe the cases of two patients who initially presented with chronic diarrhoea, hypoproteinaemia, and intermittent fever. These findings suggest that...

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Main Authors: Yi Cao, Qing-Qing Wu, Wei-Hui Yan, Li-Na Lu, Yi-Jing Tao, Hai-Xia Feng, Yi-Jing Chu, Wei Cai, Ying Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Langerhans cell histiocytosis
Gastrointestinal tract
Endoscopy
Rash
PET-CT
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-024-04612-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-024-04612-6

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