Langerhans cell sarcoma: case report and review of world literature

J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2014 Aug;36(6):419-25. doi: 10.1097/MPH.0000000000000196.

Abstract

Langerhans cell sarcoma is a rare malignancy with only 1 pediatric case (less than 15 y of age) reported. Here, we report the second case of Langerhans cell sarcoma in a child who presented with cord compression. This patient was treated with extensive surgical resection, postoperative chemotherapy, and involved-field radiation therapy. She completed therapy and remains in remission for 27 months. A review and analysis of all 53 cases published in the world literature is provided to help guide physicians treating this disease. Recently discovered genetic mutation involving BRAF is also discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Langerhans Cell Sarcoma / genetics
  • Langerhans Cell Sarcoma / surgery
  • Langerhans Cell Sarcoma / therapy*
  • Proto-Oncogene Proteins B-raf / genetics
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / genetics
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / surgery
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Spinal Neoplasms / genetics
  • Spinal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Spinal Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Thoracic Vertebrae / pathology

Substances

  • BRAF protein, human
  • Proto-Oncogene Proteins B-raf