Oral manifestations in langerhans cell histiocytosis. a case report

We present a case of a 68-year-old woman diagnosed as having multisystem Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) 8 years ago. She was treated with chemotherapy last year because systemic affectation; the patient has complained about intense pain and swelling of gums beginning 2 years ago. Intraoral examination reveals poor oral hygiene, gingival enlargement, and multiple necrotic ulcerations covered by pseudomembrane involving the upper buccal gingiva, the intercanine region, and the lower buccal and lingual gingiva of premolars, canines, and incisives.
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research