Paediatric Langerhans cell histiocytosis with diabetes insipidus: remarkable recovery journey

• Published in: Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association Vol. 74; no. 10; pp. 1872 - 1874
• Main Authors: Rai, Versha Rani, Buriro, Zulqarnain, Parveen, Roshia, Noor, Mohsina, Rathore, Heeranand
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Pakistan Knowledge Bylanes 31.10.2024
• Subjects: Cancer; Care and treatment; Chemotherapy; Child, Preschool; Children; Comorbidity; Diabetes insipidus; Diabetes Insipidus - etiology; Diabetes Insipidus, Neurogenic - diagnosis; Diabetes Insipidus, Neurogenic - etiology; Diabetes therapy; Diagnosis; Diseases; Histiocytosis; Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell - complications; Humans; Langerhans-cell histiocytosis; Male; Patient outcomes; Pediatrics; Physiological aspects; Pakistan; Langerhans cell histiocytosis, Central diabetes insipidus, Polyuria, Multidisciplinary care, Chemotherapy

A rare condition known as Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is characterised by the clonal growth of dendritic cells called Langerhans cells, which play a significant role in the immune system. A diverse range of clinical presentations are probable as a result of this condition's ability to d...