title: Histiocytosis X (Langerhans-cell histiocytosis) of the palate. Case report.
abstract: A case of histiocytosis X (Langerhans-cell histiocytosis) occurring in the maxilla of a two-year-old boy is presented. Common dental and oral conditions were considered and eliminated. Diagnosis was made through a biopsy which showed aggregates of histiocytes. Management consisted of multi-modal treatment. Full skeletal radiographic survey and review were essential to detect other possible sites of involvement. None was found in this case over a four-year review.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Surgery, National University of Singapore.
authors.forename: H S
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Loh
authors.forename: T C
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Quah
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006646:Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008439:Maxillary Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery; D010159:Palate; D012008:Recurrence