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Langerhans cell histiocytosis involving bilateral temporal bones in infant patient: a case report

Yahya A. AlQahtani, Abdullah M. Al-Hayan.




Abstract

Langerhans' cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare pediatric disease of unknown etiology. The mastoid and skull base are common sites of involvement in LDH. We present a case of bilateral langerhans histiocytosis in 9-month-old infant presented with bilateral post auricular swelling for 2 month mimic the picture of acute mastoiditis. Patient diagnosed after CT scan and open biopsy from mastoid cavity.

Key words: Langerhans cell histiocytosis, temporal bone, children






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