What is Langerhans cell histiocytosis?
Langerhans cell histiocytosis, which is also called histiocytosis X, is a condition in which there is an abnormal increase in the number of immune cells called histiocytes. It often affects the whole body. When isolated to the lungs it is known as pulmonary histiocytosis X.
How do members experience Langerhans cell histiocytosis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Langerhans cell histiocytosis*
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Who has Langerhans cell histiocytosis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 3 | |
| 20s | 7 | |
| 30s | 14 | |
| 40s | 12 | |
| 50s | 11 | |
| 60s | 9 | |
| 70+ | 4 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 23 | |
| Female | 38 |