Multifocal Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis: A Unique Presentation of Eosinophilic Granuloma with Intracranial Extension, Massive Lymphadenopathy, and Epstein-Barr Viral Infection in an Adolescent Female.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2021
Abstract
We report the case of an otherwise healthy 17-year-old female who presented for surgical removal of an enlarging "atypical cyst" on her scalp. During subtotal excision, only friable serosanguinous translucent ribbons of tissue were found. A histopathologic diagnosis of Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) was rendered and imaging studies revealed extradural invasion of the tumor. Within weeks, the patient also developed progressive lymphadenopathy with grossly elevated levels of Epstein-Barr virus viral capsid antigen antibody levels. This report aims to highlight a unique presentation of LCH with discussion of workup, management, and avoidance of potential surgical complications.
Volume
13
Issue
1
First Page
28
Last Page
35
ISSN
1662-6567
Published In/Presented At
Foster, K. W., Robinson, S. K., Tung-Hahn, E., Gibbons, G., Cruse, C. W., Mudaliar, K., Tung, R., & Kim, W. (2021). Multifocal Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis: A Unique Presentation of Eosinophilic Granuloma with Intracranial Extension, Massive Lymphadenopathy, and Epstein-Barr Viral Infection in an Adolescent Female. Case reports in dermatology, 13(1), 28–35. https://doi.org/10.1159/000511488
PubMedID
33613231
Department(s)
Department of Medicine Faculty
Document Type
Article