Abstract We describe a rare case of epithelioid angiosarcoma (AS) arising in the parotid area and discuss its immunohistochemical features and cytological correlation. The patient was a 55-year-old Japanese male,…
Abstract We report a case where a superficial circumflex iliac perforator (SCIP) flap is used to reconstruct the tongue of the patient with half-tongue defects after tongue cancer surgery at…
Abstract Chondrosarcoma is a malignant tumor characterized by cartilaginous formation. It represents approximately 0.1% of all head and neck neoplasms. Its localization in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) remains extremely rare….
Abstract Clear cell odontogenic carcinoma (CCOC) is a rare odontogenic tumor of the jaw with a particular histology and a deceptive behavior. The clinical presentation may be misleading, that is…
Abstract Coagulation factor XIII (F-XIII) deficiency is a rare disorder characterized by hemorrhagic diathesis, leading to defective wound healing and prolonged bleeding after trauma. This report describes tooth extraction in…
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty is a generally safe and widely accepted surgical procedure for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. Unfortunately, uvulopalatopharyngoplasty does not always result in success, and patients who initially experienced…
Mouth gags have been in use since 1220 as a solution to the cumbersome limitations encountered when visibility and access to the oral cavity, pharynx, and larynx are needed. The…
Laser therapy has been delivering good results for more than 30 years. Therapeutic effects are seen due to its ability to stimulate cell proliferation, revascularization, cell regeneration, local microcirculation, and vascular…
Osseous grafting serves to restore form and function to craniofacial defects. These grafts have been used with the aim of enhancing osteoinductive, osteoconductive, and osteogenic properties to address vertical and…
Oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) has undergone a renaissance/metamorphosis as a specialty and in the technologic innovations that have enhanced the surgical care of patients. This article reviews traditional maximal…
