2006 Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis AAOS

Description: Isolated posterior and combined anterior and posterior element involvement LCH in children Abstract Paper No: 418 Friday, March 24, 2006 12:06 PM - 12:12 PM Location: McCormick Place S501 Harish Sadanand Hosalkar, MD Philadelphia PA (n) Lubica Jencikova-celerin, MD,PhD London ON Canada (n) John P Dormans, MD Philadelphia PA (n) Moderator(s): Richard E Bowen, MD Los Angeles CA Lori A Karol, MD Dallas TX Pediatrics This is the single largest series presenting isolated posterior and combined anterior and posterior vertebral element . Approximately 7% to 10% of all patients (adult and children) with skeletal LCH have involvement of the spine.