Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Followed by Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
10.3904/kjim.2012.27.4.459
- Author:
Ik Soo PARK
1
;
In Keun PARK
;
Eun Kyoung KIM
;
Shin KIM
;
Sang Ryong JEON
;
Joo Ryung HUH
;
Cheol Won SUH
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. csuh@amc.seoul.kr
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Histiocytosis;
Hodgkin disease;
Langerhans-cell histiocytosis
- MeSH:
Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols;
Combined Modality Therapy;
Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell/*complications/diagnosis/therapy;
Hodgkin Disease/*complications/diagnosis/therapy;
Humans;
Male;
Stem Cell Transplantation;
Young Adult
- From:The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine
2012;27(4):459-462
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
A 22-year-old man was referred to our institution due to lower back pain and was diagnosed with Langerhans cell histiocytosis of the thoracic and lumbar spine. The patient achieved complete remission with radiotherapy and chemotherapy. One year later, right cervical lymphadenopathy was observed and Hodgkin's lymphoma was confirmed on biopsy. The patient was treated with chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation, and experienced no further symptoms. Further, no evidence of recurrence was observed on follow-up imaging. This report discusses the association between Langerhans cell histiocytosis and Hodgkin's lymphoma.
