Author(s): Rodrigues, Cátia ; Santos, Paulo ; Simões, Dora ; Valério, Maria Odete ; Calhaz-Jorge, C
Date: 2011
Origin: Acta Médica Portuguesa
Document details
Langerhans cell histiocytosis and breast.
Description
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare systemic disorder, with a diversified presentation and natural history. It can compromise any organ. We report a case of a 32-year-old woman who came to our clinic with an asymptomatic palpable breast mass. She underwent excisional biopsy. Immunohistochemical and pathological evaluation revealed Langerhans cell histiocytosis. No multisystem involvement was found.
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare systemic disorder, with a diversified presentation and natural history. It can compromise any organ. We report a case of a 32-year-old woman who came to our clinic with an asymptomatic palpable breast mass. She underwent excisional biopsy. Immunohistochemical and pathological evaluation revealed Langerhans cell histiocytosis. No multisystem involvement was found.
Document Type
Journal article
Language Portuguese
Language Portuguese
