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Rash Misdiagnosis Uncovers Rare Pediatric Cancer-Like Disease
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Rash Misdiagnosis Uncovers Rare Pediatric Cancer-Like Disease

A 13-month-old in England was misdiagnosed with HPV and psoriasis after a rash; his mother pressed for further testing, leading to a diagnosis of Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), a rare cancer-like disorder. He has undergone multiple rounds of chemotherapy and ongoing treatment, with a GoFundMe set up to cover costs and the hospital apologizing for the initial concerns.