Langerhans cell histiocytosis

authors:

avatar Sedigheh Rahrotaban 1 , avatar Nazanin Mahdavi 2 , avatar Samira Derakhshan 2 , avatar Maryam Nikhalat Jahromi 3 , *

- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Dentis

how to cite: Rahrotaban S, Mahdavi N, Derakhshan S, Nikhalat Jahromi M. Langerhans cell histiocytosis. koomesh. 2019;21(3):e153951. https://doi.org/10.5812/koomesh-153951.

Abstract

Introduction: Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), which was previously known as histiocytosis X, refers to a group of lesions that stimulate uncontrolled proliferation of cells. The purpose of this case was to report and describe a LCH case with mandibular bone involvement in a 2.5-year-old boy. Case reports: A 2.5 years old boy with LCH of mandibular jaw who has been treated by surgical intervention and chemotherapy and followed more than two years.  Conclusion: LCH of the mandible is a rare lesion of the langerhans cells which could be treated with early accurate diagnosis. Therefore, to reach the best response to treatment, early diagnosis based on recognition of clinical and radiographic features of the lesion is very important.