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Erdheim-Chester disease involves the excessive production of histiocytes, which are a type of white blood cell. These cells, which normally help fight infection and injury, then gather in different organs and tissues and can result in a variety of symptoms, including organ failure.
ECD Global Alliance
Population Served:
Patients, family members, and caregivers affected by Erdheim-Chester Disease, health professionals, worldwide
Dedicated to awareness, support, education, and research related to Erdheim-Chester Disease, a rare multi-system histiocytic syndrome.
- Provides disease and clinical trial information, publications, referrals to physicians and care centers, patient registry, educational events, online supports
- Funds research exploring the diagnosis, cause, treatments, and cure of Erdheim-Chester Disease
- Advocates on behalf of Erdheim-Chester Disease patients