title: Histiocytosis X: evidence for a genetic etiology.
abstract: Histiocytosis X is a rare disorder with no particular predilection for race, age or sex. Since its discovery by Hand in 1893, the etiology has remained unknown, although viruses, bacteria and genetic factors have been implicated. Familial occurrence of this disease is very rare, and only a handful of such cases have been reported. The present study adds further evidence to support the influence of genetic factors in the etiology of histiocytosis X.
authors.affiliation: Dental Faculty, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Hanapiah
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Yaacob
authors.forename: K S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Ghani
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Hussin
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000209:etiology; D004803:Eosinophilic Granuloma / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000209:etiology; D006646:Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell / Q000150:complications* / Q000235:genetics*; D006801:Humans; D007571:Jaw Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D010375:Pedigree; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000209:etiology; D014086:Tooth Mobility / Q000209:etiology