Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis: A Diagnostic Challenge in the Oral Cavity

• Main Authors: Mehmet Ali Altay (Author), Alper Sindel (Author), Öznur Özalp (Author), Burak Kocabalkan (Author), İrem Hicran Özbudak (Author), Ramazan Erdem (Author), Ozan Salim (Author), Dale A. Baur (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background. Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare disorder of the reticuloendothelial system with unknown etiology. This report aims to present a case of LCH with diffuse involvement of the oral cavity and to raise awareness of the distinguishing features of this diagnostically challenging e...