| Literature DB >> 28154724 |
Hafsa Sajiai1, Mariam Rachidi1, Hind Serhane1, Salma Aitbatahar1, Lamyae Amro1.
Abstract
Langerhans cell histiocytosis is a rare disease of unknown etiology characterized by the infiltration of Langerhans cells in one or more organs. It has a polymorphic clinical presentation. We report the case of Mr R.Y, age 22, with 8 pack year history of smoking, admitted to hospital with complete spontaneous right-sided pneumothorax. Chest drainage was performed with good evolution. Control chest CT scan showed multiple diffuse cyst formations, predominant in the upper lobes. Lab and imaging tests were performed in order to detect systemic histiocytosis with negative results. Patient's evolution was marked by pneumothorax recurrence; pleurodesis and lung biopsy were performed which confirmed the diagnosis. The diagnosis of Langerhans cell histiocytosis should be evoked in front of pneumothorax associated with lung cystic. The diagnosis is easy in front of a suggestive clinical and radiological picture. Nevertheless, therapeutic options are limited and pneumothorax recurrence is common.Entities:
Keywords: Histiocytosis; cyst; pneumothorax
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Year: 2016 PMID: 28154724 PMCID: PMC5268801 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2016.25.32.10356
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pan Afr Med J
Figure 1Radiographie thoracique montrant un pneumothorax total droit sur poumon kystique
Figure 2Radiographie thoracique après drainage montrant des lésions kystiques bilatérales
Figure 3TDM thoracique montrant des lésions pulmonaires kystiques bilatérales