Abstract
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a disease involving the antigen presenting cells, which can range from a single system involvement with an indolent course to a multisystem disease with increased morbidity. We present a rare case of LCH presenting as hypothyroid goitre that was successfully treated as per the LCH III trial protocol with a combination of vinblastine and oral prednisolone. We highlight the need for awareness of this rare presentation of LCH as a painless goitre which is often misdiagnosed as poorly differentiated thyroid carcinoma or overlooked as a benign disease.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 206760 |
| Journal | BMJ Case Reports |
| Volume | 2014 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 02-12-2014 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Medicine
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