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Langerhans cell histiocytosis secondary prevention
Introduction
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Overview
Overview
- Complications may include:
- Diffuse interstitial pulmonary fibrosis
- Spontaneous pneumothorax
- Children may also develop:
- Anemia caused by spreading of the tumors to the bone marrow
- Diabetes insipidus
- Lung problems that lead to lung failure
- Problems with the pituitary gland that lead to growth failure
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