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ArticleProceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center)2020

Adult Langerhans cell histiocytosis of the central nervous system.

Walter R Duarte-Celada, Smathorn Thakolwiboon, Luis Brandi, Christopher Duarte-Celada, Mirla Avila

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Article in Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center), 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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7citing papers in PubMed
0.6field-weighted citation impact, top 33% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

7 citing papers in PubMed, 11 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Walter R Duarte-CeladaDepartment of Neurology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9200-3214
Smathorn ThakolwiboonDepartment of Neurology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0607-904X
Luis BrandiDepartment of Pathology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8212-997X
Christopher Duarte-CeladaUniversity of San Carlos of Guatemala School of Medicine, Guatemala City, Guatemala.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2575-0540
Mirla AvilaDepartment of Neurology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, Texas.
Texas Tech University · USUniversidad de San Carlos de Guatemala · GT

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), a disorder characterized by aberrant function and proliferation of mononuclear phagocytic cells called Langerhans cells, usually occurs in those <15 years of age. Adult-onset LCH is extremely rare. We present a case of a 35-year-old woman who presented with multiple episodes of confusion, rapidly progressive cognitive decline, and multiple endocrinopathies, including diabetes insipidus. Brain imaging showed a hypothalamic lesion, and biopsy results confirmed the diagnosis of LCH. Given the wide variety of presentations and the multiple differential diagnoses of hypothalamic lesions, it is essential to be aware of this uncommon condition, especially in adults, where it may be underdiagnosed.

Indexed as

Central nervous systemencephalopathyLangerhans cell histiocytosisneurodegenerationthalamic lesion

Identifiers

PMID33100539
PMCPMC7549905
OpenAlexW3038119922

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