Hand-Schuller-Christian syndrome (lipoid histiocytosis)

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Introduction

Multifocal, unisystem Langerhans cell histiocytosis; several sites in one organ system, usually bone. Hand-Schuller-Christian syndrome is the triad of:

Clinical manifestations

Laboratory

Radiology

Management

More general terms

References

  1. DeGowin & DeGowin's Diagnostic Examination, 6th edition, RL DeGowin (ed), McGraw Hill, NY 1994, pg 891
  2. Color Atlas & Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology, Common & Serious Diseases, 3rd ed, Fitzpatrick et al, McGraw Hill, NY, 1997, pg 556-561