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Pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis

Case contributed by Alexandra Stanislavsky
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Smoker.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male

Widespread cystic lung disease with cysts of varying sizes and shape and relative sparing of the lung bases. Infrequent small solid nodules. 

Widespread cystic lung disease with cysts of varying sizes and shape and relative sparing of the lung bases. Infrequent small solid nodules. 

Case Discussion

In the context of patient demographics and imaging findings, Langerhans cell histiocytosis is the favored diagnosis.

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