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Langerhans cell histiocytosis echocardiography or ultrasound
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Abdominal ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of Langerhans cell histiocytosis gastrointestinal lesions among the pediatric population. Findings on abdominal ultrasound suggestive of Langerhans cell histiocytosis include well-defined, hyperechoic, band-like, periportal hepatic lesions.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound
Abdominal ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of Langerhans cell histiocytosis gastrointestinal lesions among the pediatric population. Findings on abdominal ultrasound suggestive of Langerhans cell histiocytosis include well-defined, hyperechoic, band-like, periportal hepatic lesions.[1][2]_RadioGraphics-3|[3]_RadioGraphics-4|[4][5]
References
References
- ↑ Chaudhary A, Debnath J, Thulkar S, Seth T, Sinha A (2006). “Imaging findings in hepatic Langerhans’ cell histiocytosis”. Indian J Pediatr. 73 (11): 1036–8. PMID 17127788.
- ↑ 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.
- _RadioGraphics_3-0|↑ “Extraosseous Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis in Children | RadioGraphics”.
- _RadioGraphics_4-0|↑ “More than Just Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis: A Radiologic Review of Histiocytic Disorders | RadioGraphics”.
- ↑ “Sonographic appearance of hepatic langerhans cell histiocytosis – Clinical Radiology”.
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