title: Eosinophilic granuloma of the oral region: a potential diagnostic problem.
abstract: Eosinophilic granuloma is a condition which may initially present with oral symptoms. Its variable oral clinical manifestations can result in a potential diagnostic problem for the dental surgeon. Two cases are presented which illustrate the difficulties in making a definitive diagnosis. The importance of a biopsy in diagnosis and the use of a whole-body skeletal scan in formulating a treatment plan are highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Sydney, Surry Hills, New South Wales.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Cronin
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Stevenson
authors.forename: B W
authors.initials: BW
authors.lastname: Austin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001845:Bone Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004803:Eosinophilic Granuloma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008875:Middle Aged