Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Presenting as Isolated Mediastinal Mass in an Infant.
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2014-05
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Background: Isolated mediastinal involvement in Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) has
been rarely reported. Case characteristics: A 3-month-old boy presented with history of low
grade intermittent fever, cough and noisy breathing for 2 weeks. Observation: A chest X-ray
showed massive mediastinal widening. Biopsy of the mass confirmed LCH. Outcome:
Patient is doing well after one year of treatment with LCH III protocol. Message:
Langerhans cell histiocytosis should be considered in differential diagnosis of mediastinal
mass in infants.
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Cancer chemotherapy, Histiocytosis, Mediastinal widening
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Ramzan Mohammed, Yadav Satya Prakash. Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Presenting as Isolated Mediastinal Mass in an Infant. Indian Pediatrics. 2014 May; 51(5): 397-398.