Langerhans cell histiocytosis of the optic chiasm: case report

Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is an uncommon disease, usually affecting the cranium and peripheral bones. We present a rare case of isolated optic chiasm involvement by LCH to highlight the importance of considering LCH in the differential diagnosis of optic chiasm lesions. A 71-year-old woman...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Neurosurgery 2011-02, Vol.68 (2), p.E556-E561
Hauptverfasser:	Hervey-Jumper, Shawn L, Ghori, Ahmer, Ziewacz, John E, McKeever, Paul E, Chandler, William F
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Autoimmune diseases Brain cancer Female Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell - pathology Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell - radiotherapy Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell - surgery Humans Immunohistochemistry Optic Chiasm - pathology Optic Chiasm - surgery Optic Nerve Neoplasms - pathology Optic Nerve Neoplasms - surgery Retina
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