Langerhans-cell histiocytosis of the cervical spine in an adult patient: Case report and review of the literature.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Langerhans-cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare, benign bone tumor, usually occurring in children and younger adults under 20 years old. Only a few cases of solitary bone lesions of the adult spine are reported in literature, therapeutic guidelines or treatment regimens for lesions of the adult spine are not established yet to our knowledge.
Anatomy
- cervical spine