Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4113800 | International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology | 2011 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) comprises a group of disorders, the common feature of which is Langerhans cell proliferation. The clinical presentation is highly varied. The severity and prognosis of the disease are dependent on the type and extent of organ involvement. This paper reports a rare case of a four-month-old white male with unifocal LCH limited exclusively to the mandible, discussing the diagnosis, radiographic and immunohistochemical aspects, treatment and monitoring multidisciplinary of the case.
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Authors
Marco Antonio T. Martins, José Luis N. Gheno, Manoel Sant’Ana Filho, Décio S. Pinto Jr., Carlos Alberto Tenis, Manoela D. Martins,