Histiocytosis

The histiocytosis are a heterogeneous group of tumor-like lesions, which are characterized by the proliferation of histiocytic cells. One form is the Langerhans cell histiocytosis. Other less common forms are the Rosai - Dorfman disease, the Erdheim Chester disease and juvenile xanthogranuloma.

Malignant histiocytosis in the dog plays a role.

Weblink

  • Www.histio.net The official site of the European reference and expert centers for histiocytosis.
  • Benign tumor formation
  • Pediatric Oncology
Micrograph Rosai–Dorfman disease Erdheim–Chester disease
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