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Pulmonary Histiocytosis X - Histiocytosis

Diagnosis & Tests

How is the condition diagnosed?

In adults, the diagnosis of histiocytosis is made by:

chest x-ray

bronchoscopy, in which a small sample of the airways are removed and the airways are examined through a small scope

pulmonary function tests, a group of tests that measure the lungs' capacity to hold air, move air in and out, and exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide

In children the diagnosis is made by:

bone x-rays that show the "punched-out" appearance of bone lesions

x-rays of the entire body, to determine how much bone is involved

biopsies, or small samples, taken from the bone, bone marrow, and skin

blood tests

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