Abstract Primary aneurysmal bone cysts involving the mandibular condyle are exceedingly rare and may present unique difficulties with respect to diagnosis, ablation and reconstruction. A 27-year-old male Jehovah’s Witness presented…
Abstract Surgical ciliated cysts of the maxilla arise from respiratory epithelium that lodges in the maxilla after radical maxillary or sinus surgery. They are common in Asia, where they are…
Abstract Sinonasal ameloblastoma is an extremely rare neoplasm. Herein we present a case of sinonasal ameloblastoma and discuss its histogenesis and related morphological characteristics. An 80 years-old Japanese male had…
Abstract Rhabdomyosarcoma is a malignant skeletal muscle neoplasm which frequently involves head and neck region. It is the second most common soft tissue sarcoma encountered in children. RMS is an…
Abstract The Dentigerous Cysts (DCs) are considered the most common developmental Odontogenic cysts (OCs), they are related to the crown of unerupted impacted tooth. These cysts are usually asymptomatic; however,…
Abstract We present two cases of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP), a rare genetic disorder characterized by heterotopic ossification and malformation of the great toes. The heterotopic ossification is preceded by…
Abstract Purpose To determine the feasibility and efficacy of intraoperative ultrasound imaging in maxillofacial surgery of depressed zygomatic arch fractures. To ensure the accurate and adequate reduction of the depressed…
Abstract Unrepaired facial clefts are rare. within the literature, only a few articles reported and discussed unrepaired clefts in an advanced age group. Moreover, there are no reported cases in…
Abstract A case of long-standing dislocation of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) complicated by growth and pseudo articulation with the base of the skull is described. The patient presented − more…
Abstract Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare and aggressive neuroendocrine tumor that typically arises from the skin. MCC is characterized by an aggressive behavior with frequent local recurrence, regional…
Abstract Osteopathia striata combined with cranial sclerosis (OSCS) is a skeletal dysplasia, characterized by linear striation in the long bones and cranial osteosclerosis. OSCS leads to various abnormalities in the…
Abstract Ossifying fibro myxoid tumor (OFMT) is a rare soft tissue neoplasm and may present diagnostic difficulty. Only a few cases of oral cavity are described. A 49 –year-old male…
Abstract Pterygoid implants are a valid and valuable resource for the rehabilitation of the posterior atrophic maxilla and have been detailed before in the literature. Nonetheless, the full arch rehabilitation…
Abstract Background In 1908 Sluder described a clinical picture of unilateral facial pain, lachrymation, rhinorrhea and mucosal congestion deriving from the Sphenopalatine Ganglion (SPG) irritation. We described a case of…
Abstract Herein, we present a sporadic case of white sponge nevus (WSN) on the cheek mucosa in a 27-year-old Japanese man. A definite diagnosis of WSN was obtained using the…
Abstract We report a case of left inferior alveolar nerve dysfunction following management of left inferior alveolar artery pseudoaneurysm in a 32-year old female following third molar extractions. After failing…
Abstract Accessory parotid gland (APG) is a small salivary gland tissue ranging from 0.5 to 1 cm diameter in size, located almost 7 mm anterior to the main parotid gland….
Abstract Variations in Inferior Alveolar Nerve branching are reported ranging from bi to trifurcation and from unilateral to bilateral in the mandible. The extra branch or branches of the Inferior…
Abstract Lingua villosa nigra (LVN), also called black hairy tongue, is a common benign condition with many known predisposing factors. When LVN shows no or modest improvement after conservative treatment,…
Abstract Ameloblastic carcinoma is a rare malignant odontogenic tumor. Here we present a case of malignant transformation of ameloblastoma into ameloblastic carcinoma over a period of eight years. A cystic…
