Recurrent clear cell odontogenic carcinoma initially diagnosed as ameloblastoma: A case report and review of literature

Jun 2, 2025 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Recurrent clear cell odontogenic carcinoma initially diagnosed as ameloblastoma: A case report and review of literature

Abstract Clear cell odontogenic carcinoma (CCOC) is a rare, malignant tumor primarily affecting the mandible in middle-aged women, known to be highly recurrent post-surgery. A 56-year-old female, with an initial…

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Impressive regression of aggressive central giant cell granuloma with the use of intralesional corticosteroid injections

Jun 2, 2025 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Impressive regression of aggressive central giant cell granuloma with the use of intralesional corticosteroid injections

Abstract Introduction and importance: Giant cell granuloma (GCG) is a begnin tumor usually occurring in the mandible or maxilla. Clinical presentation can vary from small peripheral GCG to aggressive central…

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Effects of botulinum toxin type A on the masseter muscles of a patient with a temporomandibular joint disorder of muscular origin: A case report

Jun 2, 2025 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Effects of botulinum toxin type A on the masseter muscles of a patient with a temporomandibular joint disorder of muscular origin: A case report

Abstract Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) typically manifest with symptoms and signs such as pain, mandibular movement, dysfunction, or joint sounds. Botulinum toxin type A (BTX/A) is a biological toxin that…

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Desmoplastic fibroma of the maxilla in a 5-year-old patient with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC): Case report and review of the literature

Jun 2, 2025 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Desmoplastic fibroma of the maxilla in a 5-year-old patient with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC): Case report and review of the literature

Abstract The following case report details the presentation of a left maxillary painless expansile lesion in a five-year-old female that was proven to be desmoplastic fibroma (DF) of the maxilla,…

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Mandibular ramus distraction osteogenesis and Lefort I osteotomy for obstructive sleep apnea: A case report monitored with home respiratory polygraphy

Jun 2, 2025 by in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Comments Off on Mandibular ramus distraction osteogenesis and Lefort I osteotomy for obstructive sleep apnea: A case report monitored with home respiratory polygraphy

Abstract A new monitoring protocol for orthognathic surgery for addressing obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in adult patients using bilateral internal ramus distraction (BIRD) followed by Lefort I osteotomy and monitored…

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