Abstract
Langerhans cell histiocytosis, also known as histiocytosis X, is a rare proliferative disorder of histiocytes. Spinal involvement in the course of Langerhans cell histiocytosis in adult is rare, and epidural location is exceptional. We present a rare case of epidural involvement by Langerhans cell histiocytosis in a 71-year-old man to highlight the importance of considering Langerhans cell histiocytosis in the differential diagnosis of epidural spinal cord compression.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Biomarkers / analysis
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Epidural Space / pathology
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Epidural Space / surgery*
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Female
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Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell / pathology
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Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell / surgery*
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Humans
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Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
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Immunohistochemistry
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Spinal Cord Compression / etiology*
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Spinal Cord Compression / pathology
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Spinal Cord Compression / surgery
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Spinal Cord Neoplasms / pathology
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Spinal Cord Neoplasms / surgery*
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Treatment Outcome
Supplementary concepts
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Familial Letterer-Siwe disease