Langerhans cell histiocytosis: a case report.
- Author:
Yuehua GE
1
;
Wei JING
;
Xiaoyi LIAO
;
Yunfeng LIN
Author Information
1. Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Adult;
Female;
Gingiva;
Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell;
Humans;
Mandible
- From:
West China Journal of Stomatology
2012;30(5):554-556
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
A case of Langerhans cell histiocytosis of the mandible was reported. A 34-year-old woman presented with pain for one year on the gingival of the low left jaw, and together with pyorrhea in the past 2 months. The histopathology and immunohistochemical examination confirmed the diagnosis of Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
