Conjunctival langerhans cell histiocytosis: a case report

Chin Med Sci J. 2015 Mar;30(1):63-4. doi: 10.1016/s1001-9294(15)30012-2.

Abstract

Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare disease, mainly involving the bone, skin, lung, liver, spleen, and skin.1 The heterogenenous nature of LCH makes it difficult to diagnose. Not only do the involved organs vary from case to case, but also its natural history. Herein, we describe a rare case of conjuctival LCH in an Asian woman.

MeSH terms

  • Conjunctival Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Conjunctival Diseases / drug therapy
  • Cyclophosphamide / therapeutic use
  • Cyclosporine / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell / diagnosis*
  • Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Prednisone / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Cyclosporine
  • Cyclophosphamide
  • Prednisone