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[Erdheim-Chester disease presenting with pulmonary lesion]
H Nakano1, S Yano, K Kobayashi
1Department of Respiratory Medicine, Matsue Hospital, Shimane, Japan.
Summary
This case study reports Erdheim-Chester disease with lung involvement in Japan. Diagnosis involved imaging and biopsy, revealing characteristic histiocytic proliferation and bone lesions.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Radiology
- Pathology
Background:
- Erdheim-Chester disease is a rare non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
- Pulmonary involvement is uncommon but can lead to significant respiratory compromise.