Presentation
Non-specific right hip pain.
Patient Data
Age: 4 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Langerhans cell histiocytosis
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There is a focal lucency projected of the right ileum. It has peripheral sclerosis and the appearances of a benign lesion.
From the case:
Langerhans cell histiocytosis
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The right iliac lesion is demonstrated with low T1 and high T2 signal and avid contrast enhancement. There is associated bone edema.
Case Discussion
The lesion was biopsied and the diagnosis of Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis was confirmed. A skeletal survey was performed, but no other lesion was identified.