[Langerhans cell histiocytosis]

An Sist Sanit Navar. 2014 Jan-Apr;37(1):165-8. doi: 10.4321/s1137-66272014000100021.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

We describe the case of male diagnosed with histiocytosis of Langerhans cells. Histiocytosis X is an interstitial disease with a real incidence and an unknown prevalence that can be suspected due to epidemiological and radiological data. The diagnosis can be realized using BAL and/or anatomo-pathological study of a biopsy. The principal treatment is to give up the tobacco habit. Evolution can be favourable.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Male