Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis: An Illusion of Hope

JOURNAL TITLE: International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry

Author
1. Smita R Priyadarshinni
2. Rajeev Sharma
3. Vela D Desai
ISSN
0974-7052
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1191
Volume
6
Issue
1
Publishing Year
2013
Pages
5
Author Affiliations
    1. Government Medical College, Chandigarh
    2. Bishen Skin Centre, Aligarh
    3. Bishen Skin Centre, Aligarh, UP, India
    4. Bishen Skin Clinic, Aligarh
    5. Malhotra Nursing and Maternity Home (P) Ltd, 84, MG Road, Agra, India, e-mail: sharmarajeev76@gmail.com
    6. Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo; Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, New York
    7. Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
    1. Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology Jaipur Dental College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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    Abstract

    Introduction: Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare atypical cellular disorder characterized by clonal proliferation of Langerhans cells leading to myriad clinical presentations and variable outcomes. It usually occurs in children and young adults. It can be present with local and systemic manifestation involving skin, bone, mucosal tissues and internal organs. Aims and objectives: The stomatologist plays an important role in management of the disease by keeping in mind the various oral manifestations of the disease. Case report: Of a child with disseminated LCH with multiorgan involvement who presented with failure to thrive, osteolytic bony lesions and extensive cutaneous eruptions. Conclusion: Early diagnosis and awareness is necessary to treat the patients.

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