Congenital Langerhans cell histiocytosis presenting in a 27 ‐week‐gestation neonate

We present a case of Langerhans cell histiocytosis limited to a single cutaneous lesion, presenting in a 27‐week‐gestation infant, which is the youngest gestational age of reported Langerhans cell histiocytosis cases. The lesion showed spontaneous resolution by 41 weeks corrected gestational age, and systemic involvement was absent, demonstrating a mild course of skin‐only Langerhans cell histiocytosis in a premature infant.

Source: Pediatric Dermatology - January 1, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Margaret H. Dennin, Carly J. Roman, Sarah L. Stein Tags: BRIEF REPORT Source Type: research