학술논문

Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH) and Diabetes Insipidus with Mandibular lesion
Document Type
article
Source
Electronic Physician, Vol 4, Iss 2, Pp 516-519 (2012)
Subject
Langerhans cell histicytosis (LCH)
Diabetes insipidus (DI)
Mandibular lesion
Medicine (General)
R5-920
Language
English
ISSN
2008-5842
Abstract
Langerhans cell histicytosis (LCH) is a rare disorder that primarily affects children. Its occurrence in adult is very rare. We report a case of 42 year old female patient who presented polyuria and polydipsia, loosing teeth and diplopia added to symptom .The diagnostic workup revealed endocrine involvement with diabetes insipidus. The x ray Orthopantomogram (OPG) showed destructive bone lesion of mandible. Biopsy of lesion revealed histiocytosis X. We herein describe the case report of Langerhans cell histiocytosis on mandible and involvement endocrine system