title: Langerhans' cell histiocytosis - A Case Report.
abstract: Langerhan's histiocytosis was formerly known as histiocytosis X and refers to a group of conditions characterized by the uncontrolled stimulation and proliferation of a normal antigen-processing cell, the Langerhan's cell. Mandibular involvement associated with LCH is uncommon in a young child. Most reports describing bone involvements in LCH have mainly referred to male subjects over 20 years of age. The purpose of this report is to describe a case of multifocal bony LCH with mandibular involvement in a 8 year old girl and to discuss the appropriate management of such a case.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Batra
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Roychoudury
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Parkash