Langerhans cell histiocytosis of the mandible in an adult: A case report and literature review

doi:10.12439/kqhm.1005-4979.2026.01.011

Abstract

Abstract:

Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare inflammatory myeloid neoplasm that uncommonly occurs in the jawbones. This article presents a case of LCH in the mandible in an adult, and through a review of the relevant literature, aims to discuss its clinical features, differential diagnosis, and treatment options, to enhance clinicians' understanding of this disease.

Key words: adult, Langerhans cell histiocytosis, mandible, maxillofacial surgery, local treatment

摘要：

朗格汉斯细胞组织细胞增生症（Langerhans cell histiocytosis，LCH）是一种罕见的炎性髓系肿瘤，发生于颌骨的LCH较为少见。本文报道1例成人下颌骨LCH病例，并结合文献复习，旨在探讨其临床特征、鉴别诊断及治疗方案，以期提升临床医生对该病的认识。

关键词: 成人, 朗格汉斯细胞组织细胞增生症, 下颌骨, 颌面外科, 局部治疗

ZHANG Zheng, ZHANG Zuxun. Langerhans cell histiocytosis of the mandible in an adult: A case report and literature review[J]. 《Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery》, 2026, 36(1): 66-69.

张政, 张祖训. 成人下颌骨朗格汉斯细胞组织细胞增生症1例报告及文献复习[J]. 《口腔颌面外科杂志》, 2026, 36(1): 66-69.

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