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Erdheim-Chester disease

Term ID
DOID:4329
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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 )
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