Erdheim-Chester Disease with Long-standing Diabetes Insipidus and Generalized Edema
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Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD) is a rare non-Langerhans histiocytosis. ECD is detected more frequently due to increased awareness of healthcare providers and improved diagnostic tools. This report describes a 51-year-old woman with a history of weakness, bone pain, xanthelasma palpebrarum, and diabetes insipidus. ECD is a multisystemic condition with a poor prognosis. This disease should be considered in patients with diabetes insipidus, bone pain, and multiorgan involvements.
Erdheim-Chester disease with long-standing diabetes insipidus and generalized edema.
Naji F, Hajmiri M, Mazari Z, Salahshour F, Soleimani V, Nakhjavani M Clin Case Rep. 2021; 9(10):e04898.
PMID: 34631082 PMC: 8489502. DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.4898.