Langerhans cell histiocytosis involving the liver of a male smoker: a case report

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Abstract Introduction Langerhans' cell histiocytosis is a proliferative histiocytic disorder of unknown cause originating from dendritic cells. Case presentation The authors report a case of Langerhans' cell histiocytosis in a 48-year-old man with multisystemic disease presentation, including liver involvement. Conclusion Hepatic involvement is an uncommon feature in this rare disease and there is no consensus on the most effective therapeutic approach.