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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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Rawlins, Frederic A., Hull, James E., Morgan, Julia A., Morris, Michael J.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2013
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3771457/