Erdheim-Chester disease mimicking multiple meningiomas

Abstract

Erdheim-Chester disease is a rare non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis with systemic manifestations. We present a case report of a patient initially diagnosed with multiple meningiomas, wherein an orbital biopsy disclosed the true nature of the disease.

Key words:

• Magnetic resonance imaging
• neoplasm
• orbita
• meningioma

Declaration of interest: The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.