Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Histiocytosis, Langerhans Cell - DermAtlas

Contributor

Bernard Cohen, MD

Diagnosis

Langerhans cell histiocytosis histiocytosis, Langerhans cell

Body Site

vulva (labia) genital diaper area perianal

Age

3 years

Pigmentation

light

Organization

confluent

Color

brown red

Morphology

plaqulous (plaque / nodule / tumor)

Pattern

symmetric

Comments

This 3 year old girl developed a persistent indurated eroded diaper dermatitis associated with burning and itching. Lesions extended to the perineum and perianal skin and improved somewhat with topical steroids. A punch biopsy showed changes typical of Langerhans histiocytosis. An extensive medical evaluation showed only some mild anemia and neutropenia.

Description

plaque comprised of confluent pale reddish brown papules with scattered erosions and hypopigmented scars

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9/2/2002 9:50:17

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