Craniofacial Manifestations Of Eosinophilic Granuloma

Abstract

Purpose : The aim of the study was to present the cranifacial manifestations of eosinophilic granuloma with the review of the features , the choice of the method of treatment and the outcome of the disease. Patients and Methods : We present 5 cases with the most common clinical presentations of intraoral swelling and loose teeth. The lesions were located at the maxilla and mandible . One patient had an ulcerative lesion at the temporal region of the scalp. The radiologic view showed lytic lesions at the scalp and maxilla-mandibular area. All of the patients had an incisional biopsy with the diagnosis of "Langerhans cell Histiocytosis". Results : The choice of treatment was curettage in all patients and radiotherapy was combinated in one patient. Postoperative follow-up of the patients showed no recurrence Conclusion : Intraoral lesions located at the maxilla and mandible associated with the loose teeth should be biopsied for the diagnosis of eosinophilic granuloma.