Langerhans cell histiocytosis mimicking acute otitis media in childhood—a case presentation

Abstract Background Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is an abnormal polyclonal proliferation of cells that affect different parts the body. Temporal bone involvement quite common among involved sites. The etiology unknown. Diagnosis based on symptoms, imaging, and histopathology. Especially LCH in temporal confused with acute or subacute otitis media. There are many treatment options LCH. Case presentation Here, a 2-year-old pediatric patient pain right ear was diagnosed as having result examinations. MRG revealed multiple lesions bone, sphenoid clivus. She treated steroids vinblastine. Conclusion Possible tumoral formations should be kept mind when children complain otalgia media-like clinical picture for long time.