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.

Pneumomediastinum

The presence of free air in the mediastinum.


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Persistent pulmonary interstitial emphysema in a case of Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
Abbey P, Narula MK, Anand R, Chandra J.
Indian J Radiol Imaging. 2014;24(2):121-4.
We present the case of a 10-month-old boy with multisystem Langerhans cell histiocytosis showing thin-walled lung cysts along with computed tomography (CT) evidence of persistent pulmonary interstitial emphysema (PPIE), in the absence of pneumothorax or pneumomediastinum.
9180917
 MALE Infant
Recurrent pneumomediastinum and pneumothorax in Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
Yule SM, Hamilton JR, Windebank KP.
Med Pediatr Oncol. 1997;29(2):139-42.
Recurrent pneumomediastinum and pneumothorax in Langerhans cell histiocytosis.