Erdheim-Chester disease

Term ID

DOID:4329

Synonyms

Definition

A non-Langerhans-cell histiocytosis that is characterized by the proliferation in the tissues of lipid-laden macrophages and the presence of multinucleated giant cells. It results in sclerosis of the long bones and failure of the affected organs. (2)

References

• GARD:6369
• ICDO:9749/3
• MESH:D031249
• NCI:C53972
• SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:703711007
• UMLS_CUI:C0878675

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:4329 )