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Langerhans’ cell histiocytosis: temporal bone involvement

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 March 2006

Gino Marioni ,
Cosimo De Filippis ,
Roberto Stramare ,
Modesto Carli  and
Alberto Staffieri
Gino Marioni
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
Cosimo De Filippis
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
Roberto Stramare
Affiliation:
Institute of Radiology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
Modesto Carli
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatric Haematology and Oncology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
Alberto Staffieri
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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Abstract

In Langerhans’ cell histiocytosis, radiological findings on temporal bone involvement show destructive bone lesions involving the mastoid, with the squamous part and middle ear less affected. Computed tomography (CT) is the preferred imaging modality for describing the extent of temporal bone involvement. CT also has an important role in monitoring disease activity and response to treatment. Bone scintigraphy seems to be less sensitive than radiography in detection of these lesions.

Keywords

HistiocytosisLangerhans’ CellTemporal BoneTomographyX-Ray ComputedScintigraphyBone
Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 115 , Issue 10 , October 2001 , pp. 839 - 841
Copyright
© Royal Society of Medicine Press Limited 2001

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