Langerhans cell granulomatosis: a case report of polyostotic manifestationin the jaw

Authors
Kessler, P Wiltfang, J Schultze-Mosgau, S Neukam, FW
Citation
P. Kessler et al., Langerhans cell granulomatosis: a case report of polyostotic manifestationin the jaw, INT J OR M, 30(4), 2001, pp. 359-361
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Dentistry/Oral Surgery & Medicine
Journal title
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
ISSN journal
09015027 → ACNP
Volume
30
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
359 - 361
Database
ISI
SICI code
0901-5027(200108)30:4<359:LCGACR>2.0.ZU;2-1
Abstract
We report the case of a 43-year-old woman who suffered from a polyostotic f orm of Langerhans cell granulomatosis (LCG) in the mandible and maxilla. Th e course of the disease was followed for more than 14 years. The disease's progression finally required subtotal resection of the mandible and reconst ruction with a microvascular fibula graft. The literature is reviewed for d iagnostic and treatment concepts based on the different stages of LCG.