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ea0029p1648 | Thyroid (non-cancer) | ICEECE2012

Langerhans cell histiocytosis of the thyroid and pituitary gland

Feeney C. , Reddy M. , Todd J. , Tolley N. , Robinson S.

Langerhans cell histiocytosis is a disease caused by clonal proliferation of a group of antigen-presenting cells known as Langerhans cells. Its manifestations range from isolated lesions to multisystem disease usually involving bone, skin and the pituitary stalk. Thyroid involvement is rare.A 44-year old woman presented to the joint thyroid clinic with a short history of neck swelling, confirmed to be a smooth goitre on clinical examination. Initial bloo...