Psychological profiles in patients with recurrent aphthous ulcers
Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the psychological profiles of patients with recurrent aphthous ulcers (RAUs). 50 patients (27 men and 23 women, mean age 31.44 ±…
Malignant sinonasal papilloma with neck metastasis: a rare report and literature review
Abstract Sinonasal papillomas are relatively rare, benign epithelial tumours of the nasal cavity. These lesions generate considerable interest because they are locally aggressive, have a tendency to recur and are…
Mandibular central mucoepidermoid carcinoma with distant metastasis
Abstract Mucoepidermoid carcinoma is the most common malignant salivary gland tumour. Central mucoepidermoid carcinomas (CMC) are an exceedingly rare subgroup, representing 2–4% of all cases. The authors report on a…
Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma of the upper lip
Abstract Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma (CXPA) is a rare salivary gland malignancy most often reported within the parotid gland. Of the salivary gland tumours that occur within the minor salivary…
Trauma induced eagle syndrome
Abstract Eagle syndrome is characterized by secondary calcification and elongation of the styloid process. Eagle syndrome is often associated with sharp, intermittent pain along the path of the glossopharyngeal nerve…
An impressive case of complete traumatic maxillofacial degloving
Abstract By definition, degloving is skin and subcutaneous tissue detachment, most often affecting the limbs and extremities and occasionally the scalp. Degloving generally stems from high-energy trauma, but can also…
Effects of different mandibular fracture patterns on the stability of miniplate screw fixation in angle mandibular fractures
Abstract The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of horizontally favourable and unfavourable mandibular fracture patterns on the fixation stability of titanium plates and screws by…
Clinicopathological features of salivary and non-salivary adenoid cystic carcinomas
Abstract Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC), commonly from salivary glands, is known for its insidious local growth and usually protracted clinical course. ACC developing from non-salivary glands (i.e., non-salivary ACC) is…
Elongated coronoid process: CT-based quantitative analysis of the coronoid process and review of literature
Abstract Impingement of the enlarged coronoid processes against the medial surfaces of the zygomatic arches and posterior surfaces of the body of the zygomatic bones results in mechanical restriction of…
Diffuse tenosynovial giant cell tumour of the temporomandibular joint
Abstract Tenosynovial giant cell tumour (TGCT) is a rare benign proliferative disorder of the synovium characterised by destructive invasion by synovial-like mononuclear cells. Two variants have been distinguished: a localized…
