Recurrent histiocytosis X with mandibular lesions.
A 19-year old male patient suffered a recurrence of histiocytosis X after 11 years of apparent remission. Radiographic lesions were found in the mandible. Loose and painful teeth were present. Low-dose radiation to the mandible and oral chemotherapy were followed with regression of bony lesions. Reports of incidence, treatment methods, and recurrences are reviewed.
D000328:Adult; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006646:Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D010146:Pain / Q000473:pathology; D011859:Radiography; D012008:Recurrence; D014086:Tooth Mobility / Q000473:pathology