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KMID : 0355620230490060360
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Journal of Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2023 Volume.49 No. 6 p.360 ~ p.364
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Xanthogranulomatous inflammation of the lower jaw bone: a rare case report
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Bae Hye-Sung
Yoo Kil-Hwa
Oh Min-Seok
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Abstract
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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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KEYWORD
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Xanthogranulomatus inflammation, Foamy histiocytes, Lower jaw bone
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