Langerhans cell histiocytosis: Current concepts and treatments
โ Scribed by Oussama Abla; R. Maarten Egeler; Sheila Weitzman
- Book ID
- 116395483
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 2010
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 180 KB
- Volume
- 36
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0305-7372
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## Abstract Treatment of Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) remains problematic. To test the hypothesis that rapid initiation and longterm continuation of chemotherapy can improve survival and reduce recurrence and late consequences of disseminated LCH, we have completed a prospective clinical tri