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Learn About Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis

What is the definition of Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis?
Non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis is a group of disorders in which too many white blood cells (histiocytes) that are not Langerhans cells build up in tissues or organs. Types of non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis include hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, sinus histiocytosis, xanthogranuloma, reticulohistiocytoma, and dermatofibroma, among others.
What are the symptoms of Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis?
Symptoms of non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis include the growth of reddish-brown or reddish-yellow bumps in the skin that may affect internal organs, such as the lungs, liver, or kidneys.
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What are the current treatments for Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis?
Treatment for non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis is usually not necessary unless internal organs are affected, in which case radiotherapy, surgery, or chemotherapy may be required.
Who are the top Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis Local Doctors?
Jithma P. Abeykoon
Elite in Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis
Hematology | Oncology | Hematology Oncology
Elite in Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis
Hematology | Oncology | Hematology Oncology

Mayo Clinic

200 1st St Sw, 
Rochester, MN 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Jithma Abeykoon is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Abeykoon is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis. His top areas of expertise are Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia, Reticulohistiocytoma, Histiocytosis, Tissue Biopsy, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Abeykoon is currently accepting new patients.

Naval G. Daver
Elite in Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis
Hematology Oncology | Oncology | Hematology
Elite in Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis
Hematology Oncology | Oncology | Hematology

MD Anderson

2130 W Holcombe Blvd, Univ Of Tx M D Ande Life, 
Houston, TX 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Naval Daver is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Daver is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

 
 
 
 
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Franco M. Locatelli
Elite in Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis
Elite in Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis
Rome, IT 

Franco Locatelli practices in Rome, Italy. Mr. Locatelli is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Leukemia, Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Splenectomy.

What are the latest Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis Clinical Trials?
A Multipart, Open-label, Single-arm, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Safety, Efficacy and Pharmacokinetics of ELA026 in Participants With Secondary Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH)

Summary: Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis is a rare, aggressive and life-threatening syndrome of excessive immune activation. Secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH) is the most common form of this disease and is typically associated with several other clinical conditions (eg, malignancy associated HLH (mHLH), infection, or autoimmune disease). ELA026 is a fully human immunoglobulin G1 (IgG1)...

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Evaluation of Biochemical Markers and Clinical Investigation of Niemann-Pick Disease, Type C

Summary: This study will evaluate clinical and laboratory tests that might be useful in determining if an investigational drug can slow the progression of Niemann-Pick Disease, Type C (NPC), a genetic disorder that results in progressive loss of nervous system function. The study will: 1) look for a clinical or biochemical marker that can be used as a measure of response to treatment, and 2) define the rat...