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==Overview==
==Overview==
Langerhans cell histiocytosis patients often appear [[cachexic|cachectic]]. Physical examination of patients with Langerhans cell histiocytosis is usually remarkable for scaly erythematous lesions located on the scalp and extremities, localized [[bone]] [[tenderness]], and [[hepatosplenomegaly]].
==Physical Findings==
==Physical Findings==
===General Appearance===
===General Appearance===
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===Extremities===
===Extremities===
* Scaly erythematous [[cutaneous]] lesions
* Scaly erythematous [[cutaneous]] lesions
* [[Bone]] [[tenderness]]  
* Localized [[bone]] [[tenderness]]  
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2]

Overview

Langerhans cell histiocytosis patients often appear cachectic. Physical examination of patients with Langerhans cell histiocytosis is usually remarkable for scaly erythematous lesions located on the scalp and extremities, localized bone tenderness, and hepatosplenomegaly.

Physical Findings

General Appearance

  • Langerhans cell histiocytosis patients often appear cachectic

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  • Scaly erythematous scalp lesions

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 "Dermatology Atlas".


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