Langerhans’ cell histiocytosis: difficulty in establishing diagnosis (a case report)

  • Annie Kusumadewi
  • Landia Setiawati
  • Bambang Permono

Abstract

A case of Langerhans’ cell histiocytosis
that previously diagnosed as tuberculous osteomyelitis,
focusing on difficulty in diagnosis.

Author Biographies

Annie Kusumadewi
Department of Child Health, Medical School, Airlangga
University, Surabaya, Indonesia.
Landia Setiawati
Department of Child Health, Medical School, Airlangga
University, Surabaya, Indonesia.
Bambang Permono
Department of Child Health, Medical School, Airlangga
University, Surabaya, Indonesia.

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Published
2008-02-29
How to Cite
1.
Kusumadewi A, Setiawati L, Permono B. Langerhans’ cell histiocytosis: difficulty in establishing diagnosis (a case report). PI [Internet]. 29Feb.2008 [cited 13Nov.2024];48(1):49-3. Available from: https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/466
Section
Case Report
Received 2016-09-05
Accepted 2016-09-05
Published 2008-02-29