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What Causes Crystals In The Lungs?

my sister in law has RA and was recently diagnosed with Crystals in her lungs making it hard to breathe. she is now on 02 and her daughter applied for hospice we are siblings and want to know what this means as the daughter is not allowing even a second opinion
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Pulmonary crystal storing histiocytoma is a very rare disorder characterized by infiltration of histiocytes withintracytoplasmic accumulation of crystallized immunoglobulins.

Exposure to the asbestos is the most common cause.

Regular follow up with pulmonary specialist and occupational health care specialist is important.

All the best.
Dr.Albana
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What Causes Crystals In The Lungs?

Hello Pulmonary crystal storing histiocytoma is a very rare disorder characterized by infiltration of histiocytes withintracytoplasmic accumulation of crystallized immunoglobulins. Exposure to the asbestos is the most common cause. Regular follow up with pulmonary specialist and occupational health care specialist is important. All the best. Dr.Albana