Pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis and other pulmonary histiocytic diseases: a review.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis is the most common and best known pulmonary histiocytic lesion; however, the realm of pulmonary histiocytic lesions also includes an assortment of uncommon diseases that may exhibit pulmonary involvement. To review pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis and other pulmonary histiocytoses to better ensure correct diagnosis and optimal assessment of prognosis and treatment. Literature review and primary material from the author's institution. This review discusses the most common pulmonary histiocytosis, pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis, and also reviews the uncommon pulmonary histiocytic lesions, which are distinct from pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
Medical subject headings
- Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell
- Lung Diseases