Langerhans cell histiocytosis

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Painful swelling of the skull.

Patient Data

Age: 5 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

There are multiple osteolytic lesions with scalloped edges in the calvarium. 

Case Discussion

Langerhans cell histiocytosis of the skull in a 5 years old child. Note the more extensive involvement of the outer table and the characteristic bevelled edges.

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