Langerhans cell histiocytosis in an adult patient: rare clinical case in the mandible, with 10-year follow-up

Introduction: Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is characterized by the infiltration and proliferation of dendritic cells, characterized by normal Langerhans cells. LCH has a widely variable clinical presentation, from a single, mildly aggressive lesion to a multisystemic disease. It is a rare disease, with an incidence of approximately 1 in 2 million individuals, which mainly affects young adults. In general, conservative treatment has good prognosis; however, specific cases may require more radical treatments. Case report: A 35-year-old patient presented with a pathological fracture in...