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Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, presenting as Central Diabetes Insipidus and Pneumothorax a Case Report

Abstract Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a proliferative disorder where pathologic Langerhans cell accumulate in a various organ. We report a case of 28 years’ male who was admitted in medical ward for initial evaluation of pneumothorax and increased thirst. Laboratory workup revealed central diabetes insipidus. After careful examination, a skin lesion was found from which biopsy and immunophenotyping was performed that lead to the diagnosis of Langerhans cell histiocytosis with multisystem involvement. Patient was managed as per LCH protocol and intranasal desmopressin was prescribed for Diabetes Insipidus. Keywords: Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), Diabetes Insipidus, Pneumothorax