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Langerhans cell histiocytosis in the jugular foramen
Affiliations- Department of Neurosurgery, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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Abstract
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare disease of neoplastic proliferation of monocyte–macrophage system. Although LCH can affect almost any organ, solitary involvement of jugular foramen is extremely rare and can present a diagnostic dilemma because of its rarity at this location. Here, we present the case of an adult patient with LCH affecting the jugular foramen, and review the relevant literature.
Abstract
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare disease of neoplastic proliferation of monocyte–macrophage system. Although LCH can affect almost any organ, solitary involvement of jugular foramen is extremely rare and can present a diagnostic dilemma because of its rarity at this location. Here, we present the case of an adult patient with LCH affecting the jugular foramen, and review the relevant literature.
Keywords
Langerhans cell histiocytosis, Jugular foramen, Birbeck granules
About this articleTitle
Langerhans cell histiocytosis in the jugular foramen
Journal
Neurologia i Neurochirurgia Polska
Issue
Pages
158-162
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DOI
10.1016/j.pjnns.2013.12.008
Bibliographic record
Neurol Neurochir Pol 2014;48(2):158-162.
Keywords
Langerhans cell histiocytosis
Jugular foramen
Birbeck granules
Authors
Cui Daming
Xue Yajun
Shen Zhaoli
Shen Rui
Lou Meiqing
