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.

Abnormality of the immune system

An abnormality of the immune system.


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PMID (PMCID)
10680994
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Streptococcus equinus endocarditis in a patient with pulmonary histiocytosis X.
Sechi LA, Ciani R.
Scand J Infect Dis. 1999;31(6):598-600.
Abnormalities of the immune system that have been demonstrated in patients with histiocytosis X could explain the occurrence of endocarditis in this patient.