Pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis and other pulmonary histiocytic diseases: a review.
CONTEXT: 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. OBJECTIVE: To review pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis and other pulmonary histiocytoses to better ensure correct diagnosis and optimal assessment of prognosis and treatment. DATA SOURCES: Literature review and primary material from the author's institution. CONCLUSIONS: 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.[1]References
- Pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis and other pulmonary histiocytic diseases: a review. Allen, T.C. Arch. Pathol. Lab. Med. (2008) [Pubmed]
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