A 2.5‐year‐old male African hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris) presented with an intraoral, soft tissue mass overlying the left mandible. A computed tomography scan and subsequent fine needle aspirate suggested a malignant spindle cell tumour.
Andrew Lacqua +2 more
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Advanced mandibular osteoradionecrosis (ORN) sometimes requires extended resection (e.g., hemimandibulectomy). Bacterial infection contributes to ORN pathogenesis. To control infection and determine the extent of debridement required, an understanding of
Daisuke Takeda +9 more
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Secondary Revision Surgery Using a Tensor Fascia Lata Sling Following Head and Neck Reconstruction. [PDF]
Background Osteocutaneous flaps are the standard approach for performing reconstruction after a mandibulectomy. Soft tissue reconstruction alone may be performed for tumor progression or patient burden; however, it may cause a loss of oral function and issues concerning cosmetic appearance.
Nemoto H +7 more
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Head and Neck Plasmacytoma With Diffuse Amyloid Deposition: A Case Report. [PDF]
A variety of carcinogenic agents and the innovation of diagnostic methods have a huge impact on the biological profile of numerous tumors over time which reflect in their diagnosis and behavior. The ability to predict the tumors′ behavior, mainly the malignant ones, and develop personalized therapy could change the lifestyle of the patients.
Alnour A +8 more
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Odontogenic Fibromyxoma in a Pediatric Patient: A Rare Aggressive Neoplasm With Recurrent and Fatal Outcome. [PDF]
Odontogenic myxomas, a rare intraosseous neoplasm, usually present as a slow rate of bony expansion and are painless in nature, and eventually lead to facial deformity. The tumor is thought to arise from the mesenchyme of the tooth germ and is associated with an impacted tooth.
Abdullah MF, Fauzi FA.
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Mesenchymal Chondrosarcoma of the Mandible, a Big Dilemma: Report of a Rare Case in Mesenchymal Chondrosarcoma of the Mandible-Report of a Case With Discussion of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Dilemmas. [PDF]
Chondrosarcomas are a group of malignant neoplasms with cartilaginous matrix production mostly found in flat and peripheral long bones. Mesenchymal chondrosarcoma is one of the most unusual and rare histological variants of chondrosarcoma, with a distinct histopathological appearance and biologically aggressive behavior.
Karimi A +4 more
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Exploring Paediatric Jaw Osteosarcoma: A Detailed Case Report of a 12-Year-Old Girl and Review of the Literature. [PDF]
Osteosarcoma, the most common primary bone malignancy, rarely affects the jaw, representing only 6%–10% of cases. Jaw osteosarcoma typically occurs in individuals between the ages of 30 and 50 years and is uncommon in children. It often involves the mandible, especially in males, presenting with swelling, tooth mobility, and paraesthesia rather than ...
Simpson J, Sallies M, Afrogheh AH.
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Introduction: The highest predilection for jaw tumors is located in the mandible. One of the management of tumors in the mandible is resection. The resection will result in a discontinuity in the jaw and disruption of the stomatognathic system, one of ...
Ariyanto Suryo Karyono +2 more
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Regaining mandibular position after hemimandibulectomy using ancillary maxillofacial prosthesis
Fracture of any part of the mandible leads to deviation of the remaining portion of the mandible toward the fracture site and alteration of the biting surface of the teeth.
Ahila S Chidembaranathan +1 more
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Rehabilitation of a Hemimandibulectomy Patient with an Overlay Denture: A Case Report [PDF]
Prosthetic rehabilitation of hemimandibulectomy patient, with an overlay denture, restores missing skeletal, dental structures, muscle imbalance, maxillomandibular relationship and occlusion.
Siva Prakash Dhanaraj, H Annapoorni
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