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Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (PDQ®)
Health Professional Version   Last Modified: 04/28/2009



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Childhood Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis






Histopathologic, Immunologic, and Cytogenetic Characteristics of Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis






Presentation of Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis in Children






Diagnostic Evaluation of Childhood Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis






Follow-up Considerations in Childhood Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis






Treatment of Childhood Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis






Treatment of Recurrent, Refractory or Progressive Childhood Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis






Late Disease and Treatment Effects of Childhood Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis






Adult Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis






Treatment of Adult Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis






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