Abstract
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a benign disease that behaves malignantly. Early recognition and treatment of oral manifestation of LCH by pediatric dentist and other medical specialties is important to prevent further organ damage.
Highlights
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare hematological disease that usually affects children.[1]
The oral manifestations may be the key to the diagnosis of Langerhans cell histiocytosis
In order to identify and manage systemic illnesses such as LCH, dentists should bridge the gap with other medical specialists
Summary
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare hematological disease that usually affects children.[1]. A 2-year-old-male patient was referred to the pediatric dental clinic at Prince Rashid Bin Al Hassan military hospital in the north of Jordan for treatment of oral ulcerations, bleeding gingiva, and difficulty in eating. Gingival necrosis and ulcerations, oozing of blood from the gingiva, and floating teeth, Figure 1.
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