Rationale: Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) involving non-endocrine organs has been frequently reported, whereas LCH involving endocrine organs is rare and the mechanism is unclear. Patient concerns: We report a case of multiple-systemic Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) that first manifested with thyroid goiter, followed by pituitary and liver involvement. Diagnoses: The diagnosis was confirmed based on immunohistochemistry of the thyroid and liver. Interventions: The patient was treated with thyroidectomy combined with chemotherapy and radiation therapy for thyroid and liver, respectively. Outcomes: Surprisingly, the patient presented with clinical remission and no new lesion of LCH was found during follow-up over 10 years. Lessons: LCH involving the endocrine system is unusual and easily misdiagnosed or delayed, especially when the thyroid and pituitary glands are involved. Pathological examination is necessary for a definitive diagnosis. Regular examinations, such as anterior and posterior pituitary hormones, should be especially evaluated annually in the patients with LCH involving endocrine system.
基金:
National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaNational Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) [81600643]
第一作者单位:[1]Huazhong Univ Sci & Technol, Tongji Med Coll, Tongji Hosp, Dept Endocrinol, Wuhan, Hubei, Peoples R China
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通讯机构:[3]Huazhong Univ Sci & Technol, Tongji Med Coll, Tongji Hosp, Dept Hematol, Wuhan, Hubei, Peoples R China[*1]Huazhong Univ Sci & Technol, Tongji Med Coll, Tongji Hosp, Wuhan 430030, Hubei, Peoples R China
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Xie Junhui,Li Zhen,Tang Yi.Successful management of multiple-systemic Langerhans cell histiocytosis involving endocrine organs in an adult A case report and review of literature[J].MEDICINE.2018,97(26):doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000011215.
APA:
Xie, Junhui,Li, Zhen&Tang, Yi.(2018).Successful management of multiple-systemic Langerhans cell histiocytosis involving endocrine organs in an adult A case report and review of literature.MEDICINE,97,(26)
MLA:
Xie, Junhui,et al."Successful management of multiple-systemic Langerhans cell histiocytosis involving endocrine organs in an adult A case report and review of literature".MEDICINE 97..26(2018)