Erdheim-Chester Disease Case

Author: Dr. Barbara Gunka, McMaster University

Reviewers: Dr. Danyal Ladha and Dr. Irwin Walker

Learning Objectives:

At the end of the self-assessment module, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the presentation of non-Langerhans-cell histiocytosis
2. Review diagnostic modalities and challenges
3. Understand treatment options in Erdheim-Chester Disease

Scientific Planning Committee

Dr. Danyal Ladha – Resident Physician, Hematology
Dr. Joanne Britto – Clinical Fellow, Malignant Hematology (Lymphoproliferative Disorders)
Dr. Yan Xu – Fellow Physician, Hematology/Thrombosis
Dr. Siraj Mithoowani – Clinical Hematologist at St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton
Dr. Hassan Sibai – Assistant Professor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto and Staff Physician,
Division of Medical Hematology & Oncology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre