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Eosinophilic granuloma of the oral region: A potential diagnostic problem
Author(s) -
Cronin A. J.,
Stevenson A. R. L.,
Austin B. W.
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
australian dental journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.701
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1834-7819
pISSN - 0045-0421
DOI - 10.1111/j.1834-7819.1991.tb01339.x
Subject(s) - eosinophilic granuloma , medicine , biopsy , dermatology , granuloma , radiology , pathology
Eosinophilic granuloma is a condition which may initially present with oral symptoms. Its variable oral clinical manifestations can result in a potential diagnostic problem for the dental surgeon. Two cases are presented which illustrate the difficulties in making a definitive diagnosis. The importance of a biopsy in diagnosis and the use of a whole‐body skeletal scan in formulating a treatment plan are highlighted