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(Chest. 1972;61:33-36.)
© 1972 American College of Chest Physicians

Pleural Effusion in Two Children with Histiocytosis X

Arnold H. Matlin M.D.1; Lionel W. Young M.D.2; and Martin R. Klemperer M.D.3

1 Associate Resident in Pediatrics
2 Associate Professor of Radiology and Pediatrics
3 Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine

Histiocytosis X commonly involves the lung and pleura, but rarely produces pleural effusion. Two children with histiocytosis X had roentgenographically demonstrated pleural effusions. The effusions were exudates and were presumably caused directly by the disease process. Histiocytosis X should be considered in the differential diagnosis of pleural effusion, especially when the effusion is associated with diffuse interstitial pulmonary infiltration.






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