Monda Lotfy Shehata MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Oleg Teytelboym MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Lauren W. Averill MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Vinay Vardhan Reddy Kandula MBBS, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Identify the pathophysiologic mechanisms of LCH Recognize various radiologic features of osseous and extra-osseous LCH involvement. Formulate appropriate differential diagnosis for various LCH imaging findings. Understand the current role of imaging in diagnosis, staging, and follow up. Demonstrate the utility of whole body MRI and PET/CT for activity monitoring and follow up.  

Demographics of Langerhans Cell histiocytosis. Pathophysiologic background including: histologic features, classification and diagnostic immunohistochemical tests. Overview of imaging features of Langerhans Cell histiocytosis, including pictorial illustration of various organ involvements: Central Nervous System involvement. Head and Neck involvement. Pulmonary involvement. Visceral Involvement. Skeletal involvement. Review differential diagnosis and common diagnostic pifalls. Disease management and prognosis. Highlighting the use of CT, MRI and PET /CT in diagnosis and follow up.  

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Shehata, M, Teytelboym, O, Averill, L, Kandula, V, Different Faces of Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH): What the Radiologist Needs To Know.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14015627.html