Two Cases of Langerhans' Cell Histiocytosis: Report of Two Cases.
- Author:
Young Hwan KOO
1
;
Hyung Ki KIM
;
Yong Boong AHN
;
Sang Keol LEE
;
Moon Sun PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Eul-Gi General Hospital, Taejeon, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Langerhans cell histiocytosis;
Exophthalmos;
Punched out skull defect;
Mass
- MeSH:
Dura Mater;
Exophthalmos;
Histiocytosis*;
Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell;
Humans;
Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases;
Male;
Orbit;
Rabeprazole;
Radiotherapy;
Skull;
Young Adult
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
1997;26(3):430-434
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The authors encountered two cases of Langerhans' cell histiocytosis. One, a three-year-old male, had persistent epiphora and showed exophthalmos of the left eye. A mass was detected in the left orbit and was removed subtotally; pathologic examination revealed Langerhans cell histiocytosis. The other case, a 24-year-old male, presented with a gradually growing palpable mass in the parietal area; the skull defect was punched out in shape. The mass, which was tightly attached to the outer layer of the dura mater, was completely removed. On the basis of pathologic findings, Langerhans' cell histiocytosis was diagnosed, and the patient subsequently underwent radiotherapy.
