HRCT findings in Langerhans cell histiocytosis:
Early stage:
- Small irregular or stellate nodules in centrilobular location.
Late stage (more commonly seen)
- Cystic airspaces Cysts have bizarre shapes, they may coalesce and than become larger.
- Upper and mid lobe predominance.
- Recurrent pneumothorax.
On the left early stage Langerhans cell histiocytosis with small nodules.
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