Ulcerative eosinophilic granuloma: a report of five new cases

Five new cases of ulcerative eosinophilic granuloma were diagnosed at the Massachusetts General Hospital between 1982 and 1993. In all cases the site was the tongue. They were unifocal, did not recur, and had a benign course. This report illustrates their benign nature despite the occasional aggress...

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Published in:British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery 1996-02, Vol.34 (1), p.115-117
Main Authors: Movassaghi, Kiumars, Goodman, Max L., Keith, David
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Dentistry
Eosinophilic Granuloma - pathology
Facial bones, jaws, teeth, parodontium: diseases, semeiology
Female
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Non tumoral diseases
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Tongue Diseases - pathology
Ulcer - pathology
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Summary:Five new cases of ulcerative eosinophilic granuloma were diagnosed at the Massachusetts General Hospital between 1982 and 1993. In all cases the site was the tongue. They were unifocal, did not recur, and had a benign course. This report illustrates their benign nature despite the occasional aggressive presentation, and outlines possible aetiology.
ISSN:0266-4356
1532-1940
DOI:10.1016/S0266-4356(96)90148-5