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Langerhans cell histiocytosis causes
Introduction
Overview
Overview
There are no established direct causes for Langerhans cell histiocytosis. Common genetic mutations involved in the development of Langerhans cell histiocytosis can be found here.
Causes
Causes
There are no established direct causes for Langerhans cell histiocytosis. Common genetic mutations involved in the development of Langerhans cell histiocytosis can be found here.[1][2][3]
References
References
- ↑ DiCaprio MR, Roberts TT (2014). “Diagnosis and Management of Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis”. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 22 (10): 643–652. doi:10.5435/JAAOS-22-10-643. PMID 25281259.
- ↑ Grana N (2014). “Langerhans cell histiocytosis”. Cancer Control. 21 (4): 328–34. PMID 25310214.
- ↑ Harmon CM, Brown N (2015). “Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis: A Clinicopathologic Review and Molecular Pathogenetic Update”. Arch Pathol Lab Med. 139 (10): 1211–4. doi:10.5858/arpa.2015-0199-RA. PMID 26414464.
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