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Adult-Onset Multisystem Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis With Bone and Hepatic Involvement: A Rare Case With

Yanni Zulia¹, Christopher D Louviere¹, Abdullah Mohamed²

¹Radiology, University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville, Jacksonville, USA.

|July 29, 2025

Summary

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Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) can mimic cancer and affect multiple organs. This case highlights the importance of liver imaging and biopsy for diagnosing LCH, especially with hepatic lesions.

Keywords:

ct angiogram immunostaining langerhans cell histiocytosis(lch)metastasis reticuloendothelial system

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Background:

Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare dendritic cell disorder.
LCH can involve multiple organs and mimic metastatic cancer.
Accurate diagnosis relies on histopathologic confirmation, particularly for hepatic lesions.

Observation:

A 22-year-old male presented with a cervical spine fracture, initially suspected as pathological.
Liver imaging was performed as part of the diagnostic workup.
Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis.

Findings:

Liver imaging and subsequent biopsy revealed Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) as the cause.
The findings ruled out metastatic malignancy as the cause of the cervical spine fracture.
This case underscores the diagnostic utility of liver imaging in suspected LCH.

Implications:

Early and accurate diagnosis of hepatic LCH is crucial for appropriate patient management.
Liver imaging can aid in differentiating LCH from metastatic disease.
Further research into imaging features of hepatic LCH is warranted.