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Pediatrics C.V.S. 584784d5

About Langerhans cell histiocytosis, true are all except:

A
Peak incidence less than 3 years of age
B
Radiosensitive
C
Diffuse form is known as Letterer-Siwe-disease
D
Gonadal involvement occurs
High-Yield Explanation
d. Gonadal involvement occurs(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 2484-2489; Ghai 8/e p 620-623)a. Peak incidence less than 3 years of age: True; More common and more severe in younger childrenb. Radiosensitive: True, as Bone lesions and Pituitary lesions, causing DI, respond well to radiotherapyc. Diffuse form is known as Letterer-Siwe disease: Trued. Gonadal involvement occurs: FALSE; Gonadal involvement is usually not seen in LCH.

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