Eosinophilic Granuloma of the Mandible in a Four-year-old Boy - A Rare Case Report and Review of Literature

Abstract

Eosinophilic Granuloma represents one of a triad, of lesions encompassing a disease under the generic name Histiocytosis X or Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis. It is a benign inflammatory reaction to an unknown etiological agent and corresponds with bony lesions. The most commonly involved bones are the skull, ribs and the femur. The cranium, maxilla and mandible can also be affected.