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Record 1 2020-04-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases - Various
  • Genetics
  • Cancers and Oncology
CONT

Langerhans cell histiocytosis is a disorder in which excess immune system cells called Langerhans cells build up in the body. ... In Langerhans cell histiocytosis, excess immature Langerhans cells usually form tumors called granulomas.

OBS

[Some] researchers ... consider Langerhans cell histiocytosis to be a form of cancer, but this classification remains controversial.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines diverses
  • Génétique
  • Cancers et oncologie
DEF

[Maladie qui consiste en la prolifération] des cellules de Langerhans [et qui peut] toucher un ou plusieurs organes, notamment la peau, les muqueuses, [...] l'os, le poumon et le système nerveux central.

OBS

L'agressivité de la prolifération des cellules de Langerhans est variable.

Spanish

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