West China Journal of Stomatology ›› 2012, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (5): 554-556.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1000-1182.2012.05.025

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Langerhans cell histiocytosis: A case report

Ge Yuehua, Jing Wei, Liao Xiaoyi, Lin Yunfeng.   

  1. Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
  • Received:2011-09-26 Revised:2012-03-10 Online:2012-10-01 Published:2012-10-01

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.

Key words: mandible, Langerhans cell histiocytosis, histopathology