Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Presenting as Uncontrolled Asthma

Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is an uncommon disorder affecting primarily young adult smokers. It is characterized by abnormal proliferation of Langerhans cells, specialized monocyte-macrophage lineage antigen-presenting cells. LCH can affect the lungs in isolation or as part of a systemic dis...

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Main Authors: Frederic A. Rawlins, James E. Hull, Julia A. Morgan, Michael J. Morris
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2013-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/637232
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