Langerhans' cell histiocytosis with multiple radiolucent lesionsin the body of the mandible, report of a case

Journal Title: Caspian Journal of Dental Research - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 1

Abstract

Introduction: Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) refers to a group of rare reticuloendothelial system disorders and it occurs most often in young adults and children. A 57-year-old edentulous female patient who complained of dull pain in the posterior region of the mandible referred to the dental office, with a complaint of dull pain in the posterior region of the mandible. The lesion was diagnosed as LCH. Oral manifestations could be the first signs of Langerhans' cell histiocytosis. Therefore, the dentist must be aware of the oral symptoms so in order that the disease is not overlooked.

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Maryam Pazhutan, Shirin Sakhdari, Fatemeh Mashhadiabbas, Mahsa Afghahi

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Maryam Pazhutan, Shirin Sakhdari, Fatemeh Mashhadiabbas, Mahsa Afghahi (2014). Langerhans' cell histiocytosis with multiple radiolucent lesionsin the body of the mandible, report of a case. Caspian Journal of Dental Research, 3(1), 52-56. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-178973