Clinical, pathological and radiological evaluation of disseminated Langerhans' cell histiocytosis in a 30-month-old boy
DENTOMAXILLOFACIAL RADIOLOGY, vol.36, no.8, pp.526-529, 2007 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 36 Issue: 8
- Publication Date: 2007
- Doi Number: 10.1259/dmfr/71449570
- Journal Name: DENTOMAXILLOFACIAL RADIOLOGY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.526-529
- Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Langerhans' cell histiocytosis is a rare disease characterized histologically by the proliferation of Langerhans' cells. Oral involvement is frequent and the disease simulates severe localized periodontitis. In this report, we present a case of disseminated Langerhans' cell histiocytosis in a 30-month-old boy who had a mass covering the entire maxillopalatine region and suffered severe periodontal destruction in the posterior maxilla and mandible. We discuss the radiological, histopathological and immunohistochemical findings.