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- Title
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Mimicking Seborrheic Dermatitis: The Rare Case in Family Medicine.
- Authors
UĞRAŞ TİRYAKİ, Ebru; ŞİMŞEK, Erhan
- Abstract
A 9-month-old baby girl was admitted to our family health center with the complaint of areas of rash concentrated on her skin. A preliminary diagnosis of seborrheic dermatitis was made for the baby, who underwent periodic health examinations, and blood tests were requested. The patient's blood results and general condition were evaluated, and she was referred for further examination. Bone marrow biopsy results showed positive results consistent with Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) on CD1a and langerin staining using immunohistochemistry. When a patient presents with a persistent seborrheic dermatitis-like rash or chronic diaper rash, the healthcare professional should consider the possibility of LCH. Early recognition and accurate diagnosis of LCH are critical for oncological evaluation and treatment. Therefore, it has been concluded that regular health examinations are essential in diagnosing the disease.
- Subjects
LANGERHANS-cell histiocytosis; SEBORRHEIC dermatitis; FAMILY medicine; DIAPER rash; IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY
- Publication
Türkiye Klinikleri Journal of Case Reports, 2024, Vol 32, Issue 2, p29
- ISSN
2147-9291
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5336/caserep.2023-100544