ISSN:
1432-1084
Keywords:
Erdheim-Chester disease
;
Bone sclerosis
;
Kidney, pyelonephritis
;
Kidney, computed tomography
;
Xanthogranulomatosis
;
Lipogranulomatosis
;
Diabetes insipidus
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Erdheim-Chester disease is a rare, distinctive lipoidosis characterised by deposition of cholesterol-laden foam cells in the bone marrow associated with a granulomatous reaction affecting the lungs, pericardium, heart and retroperitoneum. A case of Erdheim-Chester disease is presented, with typical skeletal involvement (i. e. diffuse sclerosis of the diaphyses and metaphyses of the long tubular bones) and atypical features including thrombocythemia and renal involvement which was documented on computed tomography. Other features of the reported case include gonadttrophin insufficiency and diabetes insipidus.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00425909
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