LCH

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LCH
TermLCH
Short definitionLCH - A group of rare diseases in which too many Langerhans cells (a type of white blood cell) grow in and damage certain tissues and organs, including bones, skin and lungs. LCH can also affect the pituitary gland (which produces hormones that control other glands and many bodily functions, particularly growth). 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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LCH - A group of rare diseases in which too many Langerhans cells (a type of white blood cell) grow in and damage certain tissues and organs, including bones, skin and lungs. LCH can also affect the pituitary gland (which produces hormones that control other glands and many bodily functions, particularly growth). LCH is most common in children and young adults. Also called Langerhans cell histiocytosis

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