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Pulmonary hypertension in Langerhans cell histiocytosis

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Link to WHO Definition

Pulmonary hypertension in Langerhans cell histiocytosis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1936212382

This is an increase of blood pressure in the pulmonary artery, pulmonary vein, or pulmonary capillaries, together known as the lung vasculature, leading to shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting, and other symptoms, all of which are exacerbated by exertion, in Langerhans cell histiocytosis.