Langerhans cell histiocytosis
Please note that the links contained on this search results page may take you to sites outside of the NIH. (See Disclaimer under Site Policies for details.)

---

For more information about Langerhans cell histiocytosis click on the boxes below:

Q&A	More Detailed Information	Support Groups	Clinical Trials & Research	Scientific Conferences	NLM Gateway

My daughter was diagnosed with Langerhans cell histiocytosis. How is this condition treated?

• What type of physician most commonly treats an individual with Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH)?
  
• How might Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) be treated?
  

• What type of physician most commonly treats an individual with Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH)?
   (Back to Top)

• Most often an oncologist/hematologist takes the main role in treating patients with LCH. However, since LCH can affect so many areas of the body, sometimes a team approach may be appropriate, and the oncologist may enlist the help of various types of specialists, including radiologists, surgeons, pulmonologists, dermatologists, dentists, and others.
  
• Last Reviewed: 6/23/2008

• How might Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) be treated?
   (Back to Top)

• Treatment for LCH depends upon the individual patient. In some cases, the disease will regress without any treatment at all. In other cases, limited surgery and small doses of radiation therapy or chemotherapy will be needed, depending on the extent of the disease. Treatment is planned after complete evaluation of the patient, with the goal of using as little treatment as possible to keep the disease under control.^[1]
  
• Last Reviewed: 6/23/2008

References  (Back)

1. LCH in Children. Histiocytosis Association of America. Available at: http://www.histio.org/site/c.kiKTL4PQLvF/b.1764433/k.8BCD/LCH_in_Children.htm. Accessed May 1, 2009.