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==Complications== | ==Complications== | ||
* Common complications of Langerhans cell histiocytosis include: | * Common complications of Langerhans cell histiocytosis include: | ||
:* Pulmonary fibrosis | :* [[Pulmonary fibrosis]] | ||
:* Pulmonary hypertension | :* [[Pulmonary hypertension]] | ||
:* Pathological bone | :* Pathological [[bone fracture]]s | ||
:* Anemia | :* [[Anemia]] | ||
:* Recurrent bleeding | :* Recurrent [[bleeding]] | ||
:* Recurrent | :* Recurrent [[infection]]s | ||
:* Central diabetes insipidus | :* Central [[diabetes insipidus]] | ||
==Prognosis== | ==Prognosis== | ||
* Depending on the extent of the tumor at the time of diagnosis, the prognosis may vary. However, the prognosis is generally regarded as excellent. | * Depending on the extent of the tumor at the time of diagnosis, the prognosis may vary. However, the prognosis is generally regarded as excellent. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Haytham Allaham, M.D. [2]
Overview
Natural History
- The clinical course of Langerhans cell histiocytosis may range from a disease that spontaneously regress to a rapidly progressive disease with multi-system involvement.
Complications
- Common complications of Langerhans cell histiocytosis include:
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Pathological bone fractures
- Anemia
- Recurrent bleeding
- Recurrent infections
- Central diabetes insipidus
Prognosis
- Depending on the extent of the tumor at the time of diagnosis, the prognosis may vary. However, the prognosis is generally regarded as excellent.