Manifestation of Langerhans cell histiocytosis in the oral cavity: The authors’ experience
Author:
Matosek-Rutkowska Anna1, Kuriata Monika2, Olczak-Kowalczyk Dorota3, Krasuska-Sławińska Ewa1
Affiliation:
1. 1 Dental Surgical Clinic for Children , Children’s Memorial Health Institute , Warsaw , Poland 2. 2 Department of Oncology , Children’s Memorial Health Institute , Warsaw , Poland 3. 3 Department of Paediatric Dentistry , Institute of Dentistry , The Medical University of Warsaw , Warsaw Poland
Abstract
Abstract
Background. Langerhans cell histiocytosis is a rare reactive proliferative disorder marked by excess proliferation and accumulation of mononuclear phagocytes in tissues and organs. Usually, organs and systems where Langerhans cells are normally found are involved. Lesions may be limited to one system and be single- or multisite, or many systems may be involved. The etiology is not fully known. According to one of the hypotheses, immune dysfunction due to exuberant response to an unknown antigen may be the cause. The most common clinical symptoms include skin lesions, bone pain, exophthalmos, and enlarged lymph nodes, affecting the liver and spleen. Gingivitis, pocket granulation tissue, ulceration of the gingival papilla, alveolar bone atrophy leading to loosening and loss of teeth are observed in the oral cavity. The aim of the study was to determine the type and incidence of oral manifestations in patients diagnosed with Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
Methods. We evaluated patients’ medical records to obtain data on the children’s age at diagnosis, sex, the form of Langerhans cell histiocytosis, clinical picture (systemic and local oral symptoms), and radiological findings. Dental examinations (clinical and radiological) were performed to assess oral mucosa and periodontal tissues, and medical records were analyzed for the course and treatment of histiocytosis.
Results. The analysis included the medical records of 43 patients with Langerhans cell histiocytosis. Oral lesions in the form of gingivitis, pathological tooth mobility, and expansion of alveolar mandibular bone were observed in 7 patients. Conclusions. Langerhans cell histiocytosis may be accompanied by maxillary, gingival, and mucosal lesions.
Publisher
Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Subject
Infectious Diseases,Microbiology (medical)
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