Langerhans cell histiocytosis of the mandible: two case reports and literature review
10.5125/jkaoms.2019.45.3.167
- Author:
Dae Seok HWANG
1
;
Jun Sang LEE
;
Uk Kyu KIM
;
Hae Ryoun PARK
;
Mi Heon RYU
;
Ji Hye LEE
;
Yun Hoa JUNG
;
Gyoo Cheon KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University, Yangsan, Korea. ljs5332@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Langerhans cell histiocytosis;
Unifocal Langerhans cell histiocytosis
- MeSH:
Dendritic Cells;
Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell;
Humans;
Mandible
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2019;45(3):167-172
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare disorder characterized by the proliferation of dendritic cells resulting in local or systemic symptoms. The clinical symptoms of patients with Langerhans cell histiocytosis depend on the site and the degree of involvement. This article describes two case histories of unifocal bony Langerhans cell histiocytosis with mandibular involvement and further discusses the appropriate management of such via a review of the literature.
