Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Involving Central Nervous System: A Case Report.
10.3348/jkrs.1997.36.1.29
- Author:
Won Jin MOON
1
;
Dong Woo PARK
;
Seung Ro LEE
;
Chang Kok HAHM
;
Sung Tae KIM
;
Kyung Bin JU
Author Information
1. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, College of Medicine, Hanyang University.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Brain, MR;
Histiocytosis
- MeSH:
Brain Stem;
Central Nervous System*;
Cerebellum;
Histiocytes;
Histiocytosis;
Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell*;
Hypothalamus;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Mononuclear Phagocyte System;
Pituitary Gland;
Temporal Lobe
- From:Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
1997;36(1):29-31
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Langerhans cell histiocytosis(LCH) is a systemic disorder characterized by idiopathic proliferation of histiocytes in the reticuloendothelial system; CNS involvement outside the hypothalamus or pituitary gland is uncommon. We present a case of LCH involving the brainstem, cerebellum, and temporal lobes, and also showing hypothalamic involvement. The lesions were isointense or hypointense on T1WI and hyperintense on T2WI, and showed multifocal enhancing nodules on post-contrast CT and Gd-enhanced MRI.
