Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis: Impact on the Permanent Dentition After an 8-year Follow-up
Authors: Ferrari Guimarães, Lizandra1; Barros Pereira Dias, Patricia Fernanda1; Janini, Maria Elisa2; Ribeiro de Souza, Ivete Pomarico1
Source: Journal of Dentistry for Children, Volume 75, Number 1, January-April 2008 , pp. 64-68(5)
Publisher: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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Abstract:
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare disorder which mainly affects children. Oral changes, such as gingival ulceration, halitosis, osseous lesions associated with tooth mobility, and early loss of primary teeth, comprise the disease's first manifestations for most patients. In the long term, dental changes may occur as a result of dental and systemic treatment. Therefore, this study's purpose is to report Langerhans cell histiocytosis' effects on the permanent dentition 8 years after diagnosis, which had been established by performing a biopsy of gingival tissue on a 3-year-old patient.Keywords: LANGERHANS CELL HISTIOCYTOSIS; ORAL MANIFESTATIONS; CHILD; PERMANENT DENTITION
Document Type: Case report
Affiliations: 1: Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 2: Department of Oral Diagnosis, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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