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Langerhans cell histiocytosis with involvement of the pons: case report

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Central nervous system involvement is uncommon in Langerhans cell histiocytosis. The suprasellar region is more frequently affected. There have been few reports of involvement of the brain parenchyma shown on CT or MRI. We present a case of involvement of the pons, showing marked contrast enhancement on MRI.

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  1. Xatzopoulou 7, Nea Filothei, GR-11524 Athens, Greece Tel.: + 30-1-6 91 01 45; Fax: + 30-1-8 13 13 83, , , , , , GR

    A. Vourtsi

  2. Department of Radiology, University of Athens Medical School, Athens, Greece, , , , , , GR

    A. Papadopoulos, L. A. Moulopoulos & L. Vlahos

  3. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Athens Medical School, Athens, Greece, , , , , , GR

    J. Xenellis

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Received: 17 June 1997 Accepted: 7 July 1997

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Vourtsi, A., Papadopoulos, A., Moulopoulos, L. et al. Langerhans cell histiocytosis with involvement of the pons: case report. Neuroradiology 40, 161–163 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002340050559

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