Langerhans cell histiocytosis in an adult.
We describe an unusual case of a 31-year-old man who presented with generalised pain in his jaw after referral by his general dental practitioner. Langerhans histiocytosis was diagnosed and treatment started with azathioprine.
Rees
Joanna
J
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, Cumberland infirmary, Carlisle, CA2 7HY, United Kingdom.
Paterson
A W
AW
D000328:Adult; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001379:Azathioprine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005157:Facial Pain / Q000188:drug therapy; D006646:Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007571:Jaw Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D001379:Azathioprine