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Histiocytosis X

Does anyone know what this is? Serious answers only please!

bellvivienne Wed 05/11/08 16:32

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Gormless
Wed 05/11/08
16:35

Google it and you will find out reams.

Whatever else, to a haematologist it is a rare cause of eosinophlila and an exam goody.

Gormless
Wed 05/11/08
16:36

Sorry, eosinophilia

sqad617
Wed 05/11/08
17:29

Histiocytosis X is a group of blood disorders initially thought to be cancer-like, but now thought to be auto-immune disorder.
Blood cells attacking host blood cells, causing a build up of blood cells to a degree that they form tumours in bone.

Simplistic explanation, but for a fuller description Google Histiocytosis X

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