A case report: retigabine induced oral mucosal dyspigmentation of the hard palate [PDF]
Background Dyspigmentation of the oral mucosa has a multitude of aetiological causes. Retigabine, a new antiepileptic drug, has the potential side effect of inducing a blue/purple pigmentation of the oral mucosa in addition to the skin, lips, nails and ...
Beacher, Nicholas G. +2 more
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Value of sagittal color Doppler ultrasonography as a supplementary tool in the differential diagnosis of fetal cleft lip and palate [PDF]
Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and usefulness of sagittal color Doppler ultrasonography (CDUS) for the diagnosis of fetal cleft lip (CL) and cleft palate (CP). Methods We performed targeted ultrasonography on 25 fetuses
Myoung Seok Lee +5 more
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The Soft Palate Friendly Speech Bulb for Velopharyngeal Insufficiency [PDF]
Velopharyngeal insufficiency is an anatomic defect of the soft palate making palatopharyngeal sphincter incomplete. It is an important concern to address in patients with bilateral cleft lip and palate.
Sukhdeep Singh Kahlon +3 more
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Pbx loss in cranial neural crest, unlike in epithelium, results in cleft palate only and a broader midface. [PDF]
Orofacial clefting represents the most common craniofacial birth defect. Cleft lip with or without cleft palate (CL/P) is genetically distinct from cleft palate only (CPO).
Berkes +78 more
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Mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the hard palate in a 9-year-old girl (clinical case)
The objective of the work is to demonstrate the signs of mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the minor salivary glands in pediatric patients on a clinical example.Clinical case.
К. А. Zolotarev +6 more
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Microsurgical reconstruction of the hard palate after resections for malignant tumors
Background. The main aims of hard palate reconstruction include separation of the nasal and oral cavities, restoration of chewing, swallowing, speech, ensuring good aesthetic results, and preparation for dental rehabilitation.
М. V. Bolotin +5 more
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A rare case of melanosis of the hard palate mucosa in a patient with chronic myeloid leukemia [PDF]
Imatinib Mesylate, also known as Gleevec or ST1-571, is a tyrosine-kinase inhibitor used as the gold standard medication for the chronic myeloid leukemia (CML); Imatinib has indeed deeply revolutionized the CML therapy allowing most patients to have a ...
Bosco, Daniela +4 more
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Lesion on palate: A diagnostic dilemma
A non-ulcerated mucosal swelling on hard palate presents a challenge to the clinicians. Thorough clinical, radiographic and histopathological evaluations are mandatory.
Swati N Chavan, Jitendra K Rathod
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An asymptomatic neoformation on the hard palate
AA 70-year-old patient with positive anamnesis of hypertension and arthritis, went to our observation for an asymptomatic localized lesion on the hard palate.
Valentino Natoli, Cinzia Casu
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