What is eosinophilic granuloma?

What is eosinophilic granuloma?

An eosinophilic granuloma is a benign bone tumor. It’s the mildest form of Langerhans cell histiocytosis, a rare disease that causes your body to produce too many immune cells. Eosinophilic granulomas usually affect kids under 10. The growths are always benign. This means they’re not a symptom — or cause — of cancer.

Eosinophilic granulomas grow on or near large bones in children’s bodies (most commonly, their skulls). If the granuloma isn’t causing your child symptoms like pain it might not need any treatment. Some growths are removed with surgery.