Melanotic neoroectodermal tumor of infancy: report of a case
The melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy (MNTI) is a rare neoplasm that affects mainly the anterior aspect of the maxilla during the first year of life. Although the MNTI is…
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Langerhans cell histiocytosis: report of two cases
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a neoplastic proliferation of Langerhans cells. Its incidence is less than 1% of all bone lesions and occurs more frequently in people under 30 years…
Surgical treatment of multiple osteomas of craniofacial bones associated to Gardner Syndrome: case report
Gardner Syndrome (GS) is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder characterized by the presence of multiple osteomas, intestinal polyps (IP), sebaceous and/or epidermoid cysts, along with other dental and visual abnormalities….
Prevention and early detection of oral cancer in Curitiba – Parana State – Brazil between 2001 and 2004
Introduction: Although the prevention played a significant role model in Brazilian health, oral cancer is still increasing the morbidity and mortality, thus becoming a national public health problem. Objectives: To…
Desmoplastic ameloblastoma of the maxillla
Desmoplastic ameloblastoma is a relatively rare odontogenic tumour affecting the anterior region of the jaws, which should be treated aggressively. This report presents a case of a 50-year-old female patient…
Radioprotection of metalloporphyrin antioxidants in an irradiated cell culture model
Background: The worst long-term complication of head and neck cancer radiotherapy is osteoradionecrosis. The cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in osteoradionecrosis are caused by dysregulation of bone healing, such as…
20 year – oral cancer prevention and early diagnosis in Paraná – Brasil
Early diagnosis and cancer prevention can greatly increase the chance of cure. Furthermore, these two factors make the process less expensive, involving less morbidity and suffering. Objective: Prevention and early…
Demographic, clinical, radiographic, histopathological and therapeutic features of ameloblastoma
Ameloblastomas are locally invasive odontogenic tumors which have important clinical significance. This study aimed to retrospectively analyze and correlate the demographic, clinical, radiographic, histopathological and therapeutic features of those tumors….
Primary intraosseous squamous cell carcinoma derived from keratocystic odontogenic tumor: report of a case
Primary intraosseous squamous cell carcinoma (PIOC) derived from ketarocystic odontogenic tumor is a rare malignant tumor that occurs only in jaw bones without connection to the oral mucosa. Since the…
Epithelial–myoepithelial carcinoma of the maxilla: a case report
Introduction: Epithelial–myoepithelial carcinoma (EMC) is a rare salivary gland neoplasm that most commonly occurs in the parotid gland. EMC is a hybrid tumor, which is a tumor composed of two…
