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A 4 year old male, a previously potty trained is just about to enter pre K. He is now drinking a lot and has wet himself sevaral times. When asked by his Mom if everything is all right, he says he is being teased about having a "Bugs Eye" by the other children at his new school.
Which of the following will most likely lead to the diagnosis of a Histiocytosis X syndrome?

A. Splenomegaly
B. Hepatomegaly
C. Skull Lesion
D. Hilar Prominence
E. Sinus Involvement


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hilar prominence?

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c.skull lesion

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Very Goodnod

Answer is C.
Hand schuller christian, the more chronic progressive of the Histiocytosis X syndrome, has the classic triad of exopthalmos, skull finding, diabetes insipidus..........................................



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