Timothy Craig Allen1. 1. Department of Pathology, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler, Tyler, TX 75708, USA. timothy.allen@uthct.edu
Abstract
CONTEXT: Pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis is the most common and best known pulmonary histiocytic lesion; however, the realm of pulmonary histiocytic lesions also includes an assortment of uncommon diseases that may exhibit pulmonary involvement. OBJECTIVE: To review pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis and other pulmonary histiocytoses to better ensure correct diagnosis and optimal assessment of prognosis and treatment. DATA SOURCES: Literature review and primary material from the author's institution. CONCLUSIONS: This review discusses the most common pulmonary histiocytosis, pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis, and also reviews the uncommon pulmonary histiocytic lesions, which are distinct from pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
CONTEXT: Pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis is the most common and best known pulmonary histiocytic lesion; however, the realm of pulmonary histiocytic lesions also includes an assortment of uncommon diseases that may exhibit pulmonary involvement. OBJECTIVE: To review pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis and other pulmonary histiocytoses to better ensure correct diagnosis and optimal assessment of prognosis and treatment. DATA SOURCES: Literature review and primary material from the author's institution. CONCLUSIONS: This review discusses the most common pulmonary histiocytosis, pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis, and also reviews the uncommon pulmonary histiocytic lesions, which are distinct from pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
Authors: Tian Zhang; Shiva K Das; Diane R Fels; Katherine S Hansen; Terence Z Wong; Mark W Dewhirst; Gordana Vlahovic Journal: AJR Am J Roentgenol Date: 2013-11 Impact factor: 3.959
Authors: Russell D Berg; Steven Levitte; Mary P O'Sullivan; Seónadh M O'Leary; C J Cambier; James Cameron; Kevin K Takaki; Cecilia B Moens; David M Tobin; Joseph Keane; Lalita Ramakrishnan Journal: Cell Date: 2016-03-24 Impact factor: 41.582