A Man with Chronic Recurrent Ulcers at the Axillae and Groins

Authors

  • Chanisada Tuchinda Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • Apiradee Sirwijitkamol Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • Gavivann Veerakul Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
  • Jane Manonukul Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

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Abstract

Langerhans cell histiocytosis is an uncommon disease. There are various skin manifestations of this disorder. We report a 15 year-old patient with Langerhams cell histiocytosis, who first presented with polyuria, polydipsia and right elbow pain. A few years later, he developed chronic recurrent ulcers at his axillae and groins, simulating hidradenitis suppurativa. Histopathology and ultramicroscopic study showed Langerhans cells infiltrating the lesions. He also had fingernail changes without any evidence of fungal infection. Hidradenitis suppurative-like lesions with nail changes are rare manifestations of this disorder.

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Published

01-05-2003

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Tuchinda, C., Sirwijitkamol, A., Veerakul, G., & Manonukul, J. (2003). A Man with Chronic Recurrent Ulcers at the Axillae and Groins. Siriraj Medical Journal, 55(5), 243–248. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/sirirajmedj/article/view/245407

Issue

Vol. 55 No. 5 (2003): May

Section

Interdepartment Conference

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