An Unusual Presentation of Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Authors

Aaron E. Yancoskie, Touro College of Dental Medicine at NYMCFollow
Ghazeleh Peiravani DDS, Long Island Jewish Medical CenterFollow
Jordana S. Rothernberg DDS, New York Presbyterian Queens Hospital Center for Dental and Oral MedicineFollow
Anthony S. Alessi DMD, MD, Westchester Medical CenterFollow
Heather Z. Fugazy DDS, New York Medical College Department of Dental MedicineFollow

Keywords

Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, oral pathology, impacted third molar pathology

Abstract

Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a destructive process that may involve both hard and soft tissues. While rare, it has a predilection for the oral and maxillofacial region. LCH occurs across the age range, yet is often diagnosed in the pediatric population. The dentigerous cyst (DC) is the most common developmental odontogenic cyst. It typically presents in young adult patients as a solitary lesion associated with impacted third molars. Here we present a case of LCH occurring in the wall of a DC in a 12-year-old male.

Recommended Citation

Yancoskie, Aaron E.; Peiravani, Ghazeleh DDS; Rothernberg, Jordana S. DDS; Alessi, Anthony S. DMD, MD; and Fugazy, Heather Z. DDS (2024) "An Unusual Presentation of Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis: Case Report and Review of the Literature," The New York State Dental Journal: Vol. 90: No. 4, Article 6.
Available at: https://commons.ada.org/nysdj/vol90/iss4/6