Langerhans cell histiocytosis CT

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Haytham Allaham, M.D. [2]

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CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of Langerhans cell histiocytosis. Findings on CT scan suggestive of Langerhans cell histiocytosis include multiple osteolytic lesions causing full thickness bone destruction.[1][2]

CT Scan

  • Head CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of Langerhans cell histiocytosis.[1][2]
  • Findings on head CT scan suggestive of Langerhans cell histiocytosis include:
  • Multiple osteolytic lesions
  • Full thickness bone destruction
  • “Button sequestrum” sign

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  1. 1.0 1.1 Langerhans cell histiocytosis. Radiopeadia (2015) http://radiopaedia.org/articles/langerhans-cell-histiocytosis Accessed on February, 3 2016
  2. 2.0 2.1 Khung S, Budzik JF, Amzallag-Bellenger E, Lambilliote A, Soto Ares G, Cotten A; et al. (2013). "Skeletal involvement in Langerhans cell histiocytosis". Insights Imaging. 4 (5): 569–79. doi:10.1007/s13244-013-0271-7. PMC 3781243. PMID 23907805.


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