Sporadic white sponge nevus caused by a mutation in the keratin 4 gene
Abstract Herein, we present a sporadic case of white sponge nevus (WSN) on the cheek mucosa in a 27-year-old Japanese man. A definite diagnosis of WSN was obtained using the…
Abstract Herein, we present a sporadic case of white sponge nevus (WSN) on the cheek mucosa in a 27-year-old Japanese man. A definite diagnosis of WSN was obtained using the…
Abstract We report a case of left inferior alveolar nerve dysfunction following management of left inferior alveolar artery pseudoaneurysm in a 32-year old female following third molar extractions. After failing…
Abstract Accessory parotid gland (APG) is a small salivary gland tissue ranging from 0.5 to 1 cm diameter in size, located almost 7 mm anterior to the main parotid gland….
Abstract Variations in Inferior Alveolar Nerve branching are reported ranging from bi to trifurcation and from unilateral to bilateral in the mandible. The extra branch or branches of the Inferior…
Abstract Lingua villosa nigra (LVN), also called black hairy tongue, is a common benign condition with many known predisposing factors. When LVN shows no or modest improvement after conservative treatment,…
Abstract Ameloblastic carcinoma is a rare malignant odontogenic tumor. Here we present a case of malignant transformation of ameloblastoma into ameloblastic carcinoma over a period of eight years. A cystic…
Abstract Standard chemotherapy treatment for Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), including cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine and prednisone, in association with rituximab (CHOP-R) are considered associated to the development of secondary tumors….
Abstract CANDLE Syndrome (Chronic Atypical Neutrophilic Dermatosis with Lipodystrophy and Elevated Temperature) is an autoinflammatory disease. Clinical characteristics include recurrent fevers, organ inflammation, skin lesions, anemia, lipodystrophy, basal ganglion calcifications,…
Abstract Background Chondrocalcinosis is a metabolic disorder characterized by non-infectious joint inflammation with intra- or periarticular calcification. Temporomandibular (TMJ) chondrocalcinosis is rare and not usually included in the differential diagnosis…
Abstract We present a unique case of bacterial encephalitis in a 79-year-old female due to progression of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw. The occurrence of this life-threatening neurologic condition following…
Abstract Hyperplasia of articular eminence is a rare condition embedded in the structural incompatibility disorders of temporomandibular joint, where the joint surfaces are altered in shape, resembling a pseudo-ankylosis case….
Abstract This case report describes an alternative minimally invasive treatment option using 4-mm-long ultrashort implants placed to rehabilitate a severely atrophic edentulous maxilla. The patient, coming from a full removable…
Highlights • Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia (ALHE) is a benign vascular lesion. • Therapeutic management can be challenging considering the frequency of recurrence. • Despite surgical excision remaining be the…
Abstract Introduction Craniopharyngiomas are usually slow growing, benign epithelial tumors, arising from cell remnants of Rathke’s pouch with its ultimate site of origin being the embryologic stomadeum. Although considered WHO…
Abstract This current case is the first report of severe unilateral (left-sided) post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathic pain involving all branches of the trigeminal nerve after custom-made total temporomandibular joint replacement (TMJR)….
Abstract Introduction The patients with early stage, clinically node-negative oral squamous cell carcinomas are usually treated with oral surgical excision of primary tumor. Marginal mandibulectomy of posterior mandible is difficult…
Abstract Spindle cell squamous carcinoma (SpCC) is an exceedingly rare variant of squamous cell carcinoma with unique clinicopathological characteristics. SpCC is an aggressive and rapidly progressive neoplasm, and increased awareness…
Abstract Mural ameloblastoma is a subtype of Unicystic Ameloblastoma characterised by the expansion or infiltration of tumour nodules into the fibrous wall of the cyst. The behaviour of this subtype…
Abstract Verruciform Xanthoma (VX) is an rare benign mucocutaneous condition that occurs predominantly in the oral cavity which occasionally affects skin and genitals. It appears as a papule or single…
Abstract Osteolipoma is a very rare type of lipoma, originating from the mature lamellar bone within the tumor. In this case report, we describe the clinical, radiographic, and histopathological features…