Purpose: A number of protein markers for oral squamous cell carcinoma are still not applicable in large populations. Proteomic technologies provide excellent tools for rapid screening of a large number…
Background: The difficulties in the surgical management of cancer of the head and neck region when they present late cannot be underestimated. In Nigeria, as it is often the case…
Paracoccidioidomycosis (South America blastomycosis) is a deep mycosis caused by the Paracoccidioides brasiliensis , that has been considered the most frequent systemic mycosis in Latin America. Mulberry-like ulcers on the…
Published literature indicates that the prevalence of osteomyelitis in sickle cell anaemic patients is up to 29%. While sickle cell osteomyelitis is more commonly seen in long bones, its occurrence…
Introduction: For organ and function preservation, chemoradiotherapy is gaining popularity for primary treatment of advanced head and neck cancer, reserving surgery for salvage. Methods: Retrospective analysis to determine the results…
Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumour (Pindborg tumour) is a rare benign neoplasm. It is an uncommon and locally invasive benign odontogenic tumor. The most characteristic findings are the presence of amyloid-like…
The case of 76-year-old male with three metachronous primary tumors including oral cancer is presented with the diagnosis, treatment and progress, as well as a literature review of multiple primary…
The bisphosphonates are a family of drugs commonly used for treatment of bone changes caused mainly by malignant neoplasias and osteoporosis. Treatment with bisphosphonate drugs is associated with several complications…
Schwannomas are tumors that correspond to peripheral nerves originating in the nerve sheats (1,2); these tumors are considered uncommon in the oral cavity, only 1% of the extracranial shwannomas shows…
Introduction: In spite of the great improvement achieved in oral health in industrialized countries, the odontogenic infection continues being present and leading to the hospitalization of the patient. Purpose: To…
