Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Histiocytosis, Langerhans Cell - DermAtlas

Contributor

Bernard Cohen, MD

Diagnosis

Langerhans cell histiocytosis histiocytosis, Langerhans cell

Body Site

perianal diaper area genital

Age

2 years

Pigmentation

dark

Organization

Color

red

Morphology

papulosquamous (bump, scale)

Pattern

Comments

A 2 year old boy developed a persistent diaper dermatitis which failed to respond to topical measures. The erosive infiltrative eruption involved the perianal area and groin. A skin biopsy from the perianal skin showed changes typical of Langerhans cell histiocysosis.

Description

erythematous infiltrated perianal plaque

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7/9/2001 22:32:10

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