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Langerhans cell histiocytosis: a diagnostic dilemma
Paul L Ryan1, Kim M Piper, Francis J Hughes
1Institute of Dentistry, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Turner Street, London, UK.
Unlabelled:
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare clonal neoplastic disorder of unknown aetiology which can present with a diverse range of clinical presentations. It encompasses a diverse number of idiopathic conditions which can involve multiple body systems and is characterized by bone marrow-derived Langerhans cell proliferation. The disease can affect multiple body systems and lesions can be solitary or widespread. We present a case of a multifocal eosinophilic granuloma (LCH) in a young adult female with clinical signs and symptoms similar to aggressive periodontitis.
Clinical Relevance:
Langerhans cell histiocytosis is a rare disease which can have a similar clinical presentation to aggressive periodontitis.