Open AccessLangerhans cell histiocytosis: A case report with oral manifestations and the role of pediatric dentists in the diagnosis
Author(s) -
Hammouri Eman Hussein,
Sweidan Hala Antoun,
AShokaibi Omar,
Al Omari Leen
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.2726
Subject(s) - medicine , langerhans cell histiocytosis , histiocytosis , dermatology , disease , pathology , pediatrics
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a benign disease that behaves malignantly. Early recognition and treatment of oral manifestation of LCH by pediatric dentist and other medical specialties is important to prevent further organ damage.