Xanthogranulomatous inflammation of the lower jaw bone: a rare case report

Xanthogranulomatous inflammation (XGI) is an uncommon type of chronic inflammation and is histologically characterized by foamy histiocytes and giant cells. The most common sites of occurrence are kidneys and gallbladder. The etiology remains controversial. Involvement of the lower jaw bone is rare....

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Published inJournal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Vol. 49; no. 6; pp. 360 - 364
Main Authors Bae, Hyesung, Yoo, Kil-Hwa, Oh, Min-Seok
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Korea (South) The Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 31.12.2023
대한구강악안면외과학회
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Case Report
치의학
Lower jaw bone
Xanthogranulomatus inflammation
Foamy histiocytes
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Summary:Xanthogranulomatous inflammation (XGI) is an uncommon type of chronic inflammation and is histologically characterized by foamy histiocytes and giant cells. The most common sites of occurrence are kidneys and gallbladder. The etiology remains controversial. Involvement of the lower jaw bone is rare. In this study, we report a case of XGI presenting in the lower jaw.
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ISSN:2234-7550
2234-5930
DOI:10.5125/jkaoms.2023.49.6.360