A case of Langerhans cell histiocytosis of bilateral temporal bone.
- Author:
Yong Bum CHO
1
;
Haeng Jae KIM
;
Jae Hong LEE
;
Hwai Jung LIM
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology, Medical School, Chonnam National University Kwangju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Langerhans cell histiocytosis;
Temporal bone
- MeSH:
Child, Preschool;
Eosinophilic Granuloma;
Femur;
Histiocytes;
Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell*;
Humans;
Lymph Nodes;
Male;
Mandible;
Maxilla;
Mononuclear Phagocyte System;
Prognosis;
Ribs;
Scapula;
Skin;
Skull;
Spine;
Temporal Bone*;
Viscera
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2001;44(2):206-208
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Langerhans cell histiocytosis refers to a group of disorders of the reticuloendothelial system which is characterized by a proliferation of histiocytes and includes eosinophilic granuloma, Letterer-Siwe diseases, and Hand-Schuller Christian disease. It may involve the femur, pelivis, scapulae, vertebrae, ribs, mandible, maxilla, skull including the temporal bone, and skin, lymph node, viscera. The severity of these diseases and their prognosis and treatments differ greatly. We have experienced a case of Langerhans cell histiocytosis in 2 year old male with bilateral temporal bone involvement. We report it with the review of literature.
