Histiocytosis X is seen in except :
High-Yield Explanation
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (Histiocytosis X) :
Histocytosis X is characterized by proliferation of Langerhans histiocytes (tissue macrophages).
It is subdivided into three categories : -
Letterer - Siwe syndrome.
Hand -Schuller-Christian disease.
Eosinophilic granuloma..
Tumor cells in each are derived from dendritic cells and express S - 100, CD1a and HLA - DR.
The presence of Birbeck granules in the cytoplasm is characteristic.
Under the electron microscope, Birbeck granules have a pentalaminar, rodlike, tubular appearance and sometimes a dilated terminal end (tennis - racket appearance).