Edit ICD10 dx: Langerhans' cell histiocytosis (Histiocytosis X, Eosinophilic granulomatosis)

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See [[Malignancy (clonal disorder) of blood or lymphoid tissue, NOS]] instead. == Additional Info == *Langerhans' cells are white blood cells in the immune system that normally play an important role in protecting the body against viruses, bacteria and other invaders. They are found in the skin, lymph nodes, spleen, bone marrow and lungs. *Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare disease involving clonal proliferation of Langerhans cells, abnormal cells deriving from bone marrow and capable of migrating from skin to lymph nodes. Clinically, its manifestations range from isolated bone lesions to multisystem disease. *Eosinophilic granuloma, also known as pulmonary histiocytosis X (PHX) or pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis X (PLCH), is an uncommon interstitial lung disease that is epidemiologically related to tobacco smoking === Legacy === * this dx was included in error * existing records in CFE have been changed to [[Malignancy (clonal disorder) of blood or lymphoid tissue, NOS]] (C96) instead == Alternate ICD10s to consider coding instead or in addition == == Candidate [[Combined ICD10 codes]] == == Related CCI Codes == {{Data Integrity Check List}} == Related Articles == {{Related Articles}} {{ICD10 footer}} {{EndPlaceHolder}}

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