Journal of Cancer Therapy

Volume 12, Issue 12 (December 2021)

ISSN Print: 2151-1934   ISSN Online: 2151-1942

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Thirty-Four Months Control of Frail Patient with Multisystemic Affection Proved Erdheim Chester Disease: A Case Report

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DOI: 10.4236/jct.2021.1212060    89 Downloads   497 Views  

ABSTRACT

Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD) is a rare non-Langerhans form of histiocytosis characterized by multisystemic involvement. We report a case of a 51-year-old male patient treated with pegylated IFN-α in a monthly schedule with low-dose prednisolone and achieved 34 months of control with minimal side effects.

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Barsoum, E. , Boules, F. , Ashour, M. and Barsoum, M. (2021) Thirty-Four Months Control of Frail Patient with Multisystemic Affection Proved Erdheim Chester Disease: A Case Report. Journal of Cancer Therapy, 12, 689-694. doi: 10.4236/jct.2021.1212060.

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