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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Birbeck's granule is seen?
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The correct answer is  Ans. is 'c' i.e., Langerhan's cells histocytosis Langerhans cell histiocytosis (Histiocytosis-X)* Histocytosis X is characterized by proliferation of Langerhans histiocytes (tissue macrophages). It is subdivided into three categoriesi) Letterer - Siwe syndromeii) Hand -Schuller-Christian diseaseiii) Eosinophilic granuloma* Tumor cells in each are derived from dendritic cells and express S-100, CD la and HLA-DR. The presence of Birbeck granules in the cytoplasm is characteristic. Under the electron microscope, Birbeck granules have a pentalaminar, rodlike, tubular apperance and sometimes a dilated terminal end (tennis - racket appearance).