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==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
  • 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.


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