The incidence of childhood LCH in our study is higher than previously reported. In our patient cohort, LCH was more commonly diagnosed during the fall and winter season as compared to the spring and summer season. Whether this seasonal variation can be confirmed in larger studies and whether it has relevance for LCH pathophysiology remains to be elucidated.
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