Diagnosis, treatment and recurrence of a mandibular Langerhans cell histiocytosis: a three-year follow-up case report

• Main Authors: Morcel Marion (Author), Keribin Pierre (Author), Quenel Léonie (Author), Bertin Hélios (Author), Neel Antoine (Author), Lesclous Philippe (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: EDP Sciences, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is an abnormal clonal proliferation of Langerhans cells secondary to immune process, mutation of oncogene or genetic predispositions. It preferentially affects bone, lung and skin. The incidence is 2-6 cases per million per year. Prognosis is variabl...