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Langerhans’ cell histiocytosis (LCH) is characterized by an accumulation and/or proliferation of cells with a Langerhans’ cell (LC) phenotype. Immunohistochemically, the cells express CDla and S-100, and with electron microscopy Birbeck’ granules can be identified in the cytoplasm of the LCH cells.
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de Graaf, J.H., Mannes, G.P.M., Tamminga, R.Y.J., Kamps, W.A., Timens, W. (1995). The Role of Cytokines in the Pathogenesis of Pulmonary Langerhans’ Cell Histiocytosis. In: Banchereau, J., Schmitt, D. (eds) Dendritic Cells in Fundamental and Clinical Immunology. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 378. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-1971-3_120
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