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Surgery

Source: Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: June 6, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Treatment Option Overview for LCH / Nine types of standard treatment are used to treat LCH.

Surgery may be used to remove LCH lesions and a small amount of nearby healthy tissue. Curettage is a type of surgery that uses a curette (a sharp, spoon-shaped tool) to scrape LCH cells from bone.

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When there is severe liver or lung damage, the entire organ may be removed and replaced with a healthy liver or lung from a donor.

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