Pulmonary langerhans cell histiocytosis secondary to Marijuana use: a case report and systematic review of the literature

Abstract Background Pulmonary Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (PLCH) is a rare interstitial lung disease primarily affecting young to middle-aged smokers. While traditionally linked to tobacco use, there is growing evidence that cannabis use may contribute to PLCH. Methods We present a case of a 52-ye...

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Published in:	BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Main Authors:	Ibrahim Zahid, Aruba Sohail, Roohan Tahir, Matthew Belardo, Brandon Hooks
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-01-01
Subjects:	Cystic lung disease Smoking Marijuana Interstitial lung disease Tobacco use Langerhans cells
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-025-03513-3