Abstract Burkitt lymphoma (BL) is a highly aggressive, B cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) that is rare outside Africa. We report a case of HIV-associated BL originating in the right maxillary…
Abstract The treatment of obstructive sleep apnea includes multiple soft and hard tissue surgeries with the gold standard being orthognathic surgery. In this paper we describe a novel method of…
Abstract Background Heterotopic neuroglial tissue is defined as a mass composed of mature brain tissue isolated from the cranial cavity or spinal canal. The nose and the naso-pharynx are the…
Abstract Angioleiomyoma which was initially classified as vascular leiomyoma has been reclassified as a tumor of perivascular origin with its etiology still being uncertain. It is a rare entity to…
Abstract Median cleft of the lower lip & mandible (Tessier no. 30 facial cleft) is an uncommon condition. This cleft varies in severity, in mildest form it may present as…
Abstract Hybrid ameloblastoma comprising desmoplastic and solid type ameloblastoma with classic follicular or plexiform pattern is a known unusual variant. Ameloblastoma, including the hybrid type, is a slow growing tumor,…
Abstract Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is one of the most common soft tissue sarcomas encountered in paediatric patients. Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma (ERMS), a variant of RMS, is observed in more than 70% of…
Abstract This retrospective study evaluated the effect of bimaxillary advancement surgery on pre- and postoperative 2D cephalometric soft- and hard tissue measurements, polysomnography (PSG) and patient-reported snoring scores including Epworth…
Abstract Chondroblastoma is a rare and benign bone tumor that can occur in the craniofacial region. It may be difficult to diagnose using imaging alone; histological analyses and even immunohistochemical…
Abstract Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) is a rare systemic autoimmune disorder, which can affect the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). The literature on TMJ dysfunction in patients with MCTD is however…
Abstract A 67-year-old woman, who had a history of an open surgery for mandible and right knee joint fractures in a traffic accident 28 years ago, visited our hospital due…
Abstract Noonan Syndrome is an autosomal dominant congenital syndrome that is a multisystem disorder, commonly presenting with craniomaxillofacial, cardiac, and hematologic differences. Anterior mandibular surgery presents a surgical challenge because…
Abstract Purpose The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the frequency rates of tumour recurrences and rates of metastases in patients with surgical removal of malignant salivary gland…
Abstract Recently, an increasing number of reports have described squamous cell carcinomas arising in free flaps used for maxillofacial reconstruction. Here, we report the case of a patient with second…
Abstract Tonsilloliths or calculi of the tonsil are calcifications that are found in the crypts of the palatine tonsil or adjacent areas. Small concretions may be asymptomatic while large tonsilloliths…
Abstract Background Autogenous tooth transplantation is a simple technique that typically results in a satisfactory outcome. However, there are still many challenges, such as insufficient alveolar bone and tooth vitality….
Abstract Lymphoma is considered as cancer of the lymphoid tissue that exists in two main categories, including Hodgkin’s and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Primary extranodal non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma of the mandibular condyle is…
Abstract Primary chronic osteomyelitis (PCO) is a rare condition that usually affects the mandible. Although most often occurring isolated, it can be part of various systemic and cutaneous syndromes. Takayasu…
Abstract Orbital fractures are typically caused by blunt periocular trauma and are one of the most common types of facial fractures. The most common entrapment is that of the inferior…
Abstract Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is an autosomal dominant syndrome due to a mutation in the TSC2 or TSC1 gene. The disease is known to have variable expressivity involving the…