Langerhans cell histiocytosis

Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a systemic disease associated with the proliferation and accumulation (usually in granulomas) of Langerhans cells in various tissues.

Respiratory distress

Difficulty in breathing. The physical presentation of respiratory distress is generally referred to as labored breathing, while the sensation of respiratory distress is called shortness of breath or dyspnea.


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PMID (PMCID)
30094268
(6080074)
 OTHER
Simultaneous Bilateral Spontaneous Pneumothorax in an Adult Patient With Pulmonary Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis: A Case Report.
Karamouzos V, Prokakis C, Kosmopoulou F, Karanikolas E, Kalogeropoulou C, Aretha D, Panagiotopoulos N, Koletsis E, Velissaris D.
J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep. 2018;6:2324709618792945.
We report a case of a young female with known history of pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis who was initially presented in the emergency department of a university hospital with respiratory distress.
27621925
(5004507)
 OTHER
Pericardial Effusion in Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis: A Case Report.
Gholami N.
Iran Red Crescent Med J. 2016;18(6):e25604.
Pericardial effusion in Langerhans cell histiocytosis, which is an unusual presentation, should be considered when the patient experiences respiratory distress.