Langerhans cell sarcoma in a patient who underwent transplantation

J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2007 Aug;21(7):973-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2007.02147.x.

Abstract

Langerhans cell sarcoma is a rare, aggressive tumour that may metastasize to many organs, likely leading to death of the patient within 1 year. We present the first case described in the literature in a patient who underwent transplantation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen
  • Humans
  • Langerhans Cells / pathology*
  • Liver Transplantation
  • Lymph Node Excision
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Sarcoma / pathology*
  • Sarcoma / surgery
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / surgery