Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, presenting as Central Diabetes Insipidus and Pneumothorax a Case Report

Authors

  • V Pant Resident Doctor, Department of Biochemistry Author
  • A Shrestha Consultant Hematologist, Department of Medicine Author
  • S Baral Lecturer, Endocrinology unit, Department of Medicine Author
  • B Bhattarai Resident Doctor, Department of Biochemistry Author
  • U Bhatta Resident Doctor. Department of Medicine Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59779/jiomnepal.986

Keywords:

Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), Diabetes Insipidus, Pneumothorax

Abstract

Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a proliferative disorder where pathologic Langerhans cell accumulate in a various organ. We report a case of 28 years’ male who was admitted in medical ward for initial evaluation of pneumothorax and increased thirst. Laboratory workup revealed central diabetes insipidus. After careful examination, a skin lesion was found from which biopsy and immunophenotyping was performed that lead to the diagnosis of Langerhans cell histiocytosis with multisystem involvement. Patient was managed as per LCH protocol and intranasal desmopressin was prescribed for Diabetes Insipidus.

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Published

2017-08-31

How to Cite

Pant, V., Shrestha, A., Baral, S., Bhattarai, B., & Bhatta, U. (2017). Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, presenting as Central Diabetes Insipidus and Pneumothorax a Case Report. Journal of Institute of Medicine Nepal, 39(2), 118-120. https://doi.org/10.59779/jiomnepal.986

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