Histiocytosis X mimicking recurrent malignant disease: a report of two cases

P A Murray; P A Hall

doi:10.1016/s0009-9260(88)80550-6

Histiocytosis X mimicking recurrent malignant disease: a report of two cases

Clin Radiol. 1988 May;39(3):310-2. doi: 10.1016/s0009-9260(88)80550-6.

Authors

P A Murray¹, P A Hall

Affiliation

¹ Department of Radiotherapy, St Bartholomew's Hospital, London.

PMID: 2840233
DOI: 10.1016/s0009-9260(88)80550-6

Abstract

Two cases of histiocytosis X initially thought to be recurrent malignant disease are described. Previously reported cases associated with malignant disease are reviewed and the importance of biopsy confirmation of recurrence is emphasised.

Publication types

Case Reports
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Adult
Breast Neoplasms / diagnosis
Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating / diagnosis
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell / diagnosis*
Hodgkin Disease / diagnosis
Humans
Male
Neoplasms / diagnosis*