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Commentary: "histiocytosis X".
Langerhans’ cell histiocytosis may cause irreversible respiratory failure due to progressive destruction of lung parenchyma and widespread cystic change. Transplantation oVers a therapeutic option. A case is described of recurrence of Langerhans’ cell histiocytosis which was associated with deterioration in lung function four years following bilateral lung transplantation. Patients transplanted...
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Langerhans’ cell histiocytosis may cause irreversible respiratory failure due to progressive destruction of lung parenchyma and widespread cystic change. Transplantation oVers a therapeutic option. A case is described of recurrence of Langerhans’ cell histiocytosis which was associated with deterioration in lung function four years following bilateral lung transplantation. Patients transplanted...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Pediatric Research
سال: 1977
ISSN: 0031-3998,1530-0447
DOI: 10.1203/00006450-197704000-00618