Erdheim-Chester disease presenting as periodontal disease: Experience of treatment with cladribine, interferon-a, local radiotherapy and anakinra

Figures & data

Figure 1. Marked periodontal as well as bony lesions in the maxilla and mandible. Initially this was clinically interpreted as advanced periodontal disease (radiograph from 2007).

Figure 2. Routine histology (Htx-Eosin X60) showing typical appearance of macrophages (Xanthomous cells) in the tissue (first diagnosis in 2004).

Figure 3. Panoramic view showing the present situation where the bone has healed and the teeth are splinted in the front. The patient displays a clinically stable situation with a healthy gingiva and prosthetic rehabilitation with implants is planned.