Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell
| Definition: |
Group of disorders of histiocyte proliferation which includes LETTERER-SIWE DISEASE; HAND-SCHUELLER-CHRISTIAN SYNDROME; and EOSINOPHILIC GRANULOMA. Langerhans cells are components of the lesions. |
| Notes: |
GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics |
| Previously Indexed: |
Reticuloendotheliosis (1966-1974) |
Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell Definitions and Terms
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