Langerhan's Cell Histiocytosis Masquerading as Intertrigo

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Julia Graham Hobson
University of Rochester

Glynis A Scott
University of Rochester Medical Center

Mary Gail Mercurio
University of Rochester Medical Center

Keywords

Langerhan's cell histiocytosis, methotrexate, intertrigo

Abstract

Cutaneous Langerhan’s cell histiocytosis (LCH) is considered a great clinical mimicker and affects the scalp and intertriginous regions although it may be generalized. Cutaneous LCH is commonly misdiagnosed and thus patients can receive inadequate or inappropriate treatment for considerable periods of time. We present a case report of a patient who had LCH that was masquareding as intertrigo for years. With the proper diagnosis the patient had a remarkable response to methotrexate. This case highlights the importance of keeping Langerhan’s cell histiocytosis (LCH) on the differential and once the diagnosis is made, evaluating for extracutaneous LCH.

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Jan 9, 2019
DOI https://doi.org/10.25251/skin.3.1.9

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Hobson, J. G., Scott, G. A., & Mercurio, M. G. (2019). Langerhan’s Cell Histiocytosis Masquerading as Intertrigo. SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.25251/skin.3.1.9
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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2019)
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Author Biographies

Julia Graham Hobson, University of Rochester

Department of Dermatology

Dermatology Resident

Glynis A Scott, University of Rochester Medical Center

Department of Dermatology and Pathology

Professor

Mary Gail Mercurio, University of Rochester Medical Center

Department of Dermatolgy and Obstertric and Gynecology?

Professor