Langerhans cell histiocytosis in children with refractory diarrhoea and hypoalbuminaemia as the initial presentation: two case reports and a literature review

• Main Authors: Yi Cao (Author), Qing-Qing Wu (Author), Wei-Hui Yan (Author), Li-Na Lu (Author), Yi-Jing Tao (Author), Hai-Xia Feng (Author), Yi-Jing Chu (Author), Wei Cai (Author), Ying Wang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) involving the gastrointestinal tract is a rare condition for which clinical experience is limited. We describe the cases of two patients who initially presented with chronic diarrhoea, hypoproteinaemia, and intermittent fever. These findings suggest that...