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Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis of the Left Tibia Bone
by Admin Bedah Solo - Monday, 9 September 2019, 07:33 PM
 
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis of the Left Tibia Bone: A Case Report

Introduction
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is known as a rare group of disorders with a variety of clinical presentations. LCH, cellularly, is characterized by aberrant function and differentiation or proliferation of cells of the mononuclear phagocyte system.1,2 LCH is usually diagnosed in children between 1-15 year. Due to its diverse clinical manifestations, LCH could be challenging to diagnose.

Material and Method
This study reports a case of a proximal tibia destruction ec suspect Langenhans Cell Hystiocytosis that were treated by tumor resection, ORIF, and bone graft.
Case
A 2-year-old male was brought to the hospital by his parent after his parent’s saw him suffered from limp walking and had swelling below the left knee. Patient was easily exhausted after normal walking and relieved by taking a rest. Every night patient ask his parent to rub his left leg due to pain.
A week later, because the swelling hadn’t subsided, patient undergone X-ray examination and was suspected for primary bone tumor dd osteomyelitis, then his was reffered to PKU Muhammadiyah Hospital, Surakarta, and was hospitalized for 3 weeks. After that, because the lump had no improvement, another X-ray and MRI were performed at RSUD Dr. Moewardi.

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