Abstract
Pseudo-Gaucher cells are reticuloendothelial cells that are found in several diseases. We report a case of pulmonary tuberculosis in which extensive pulmonary involvement with these cells resulted in fatal respiratory failure.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Female
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Gaucher Disease / pathology
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Humans
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Lung / diagnostic imaging
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Lung / pathology*
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Mononuclear Phagocyte System / pathology
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Radiography
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Respiratory Insufficiency / etiology*
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Respiratory Insufficiency / pathology
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Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / complications
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Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / diagnostic imaging
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Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / pathology*