Case reports Commentary : “ Histiocytosis X ” Dinah
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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 for Langerhans’ cell histiocytosis should be followed up with this complication in mind. (Thorax 1998;53:323–325)
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Commentary : “ Histiocytosis X ” Dinah
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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متن کاملCommentary: "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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