1/7. Intraoral botryomycosis masquerading as a pyogenic granuloma.Bacterial pseudomycosis also known as Botryomycosis is a rare, indolent infection that has been described in patients with immunodeficiency and tissue with decreased healing ability. It affects the visceral organs and infection in the head and neck has been described as affecting the tongue and jaw bones. Histologically, the disease is characterized by the presence of 'Bollinger granules', surrounded by neutrophils in a fibrocellular stroma. A case of gingival Botryomycosis is presented which was diagnosed as a routine pyogenic granuloma in a healthy male.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = jaw (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/7. eosinophilic granuloma as a form of inflammatory reaction. A case report.eosinophilic granuloma consists of the proliferation and/or accumulation of langerhans cells in the bones, generally of the cranium and face, as a uni- or multifocal cystic lesion. It is considered to be a localized chronic form of Langerhans cell disease. The most frequent oral location is the posterior part of the mandible, where the bone lesion often gives rise to lesions of the overlying soft tissues. We report a case showing bilateral involvement of the upper jaw and unilateral involvement of the mandible. The eosinophilic granulomas arose in association with odontogenic periapical infectious processes, suggesting that this disorder may be a form of inflammatory response.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 23.717142271703keywords = mandible, jaw (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/7. Tuberculous osteomyelitis of the mandible: a case report.osteomyelitis of jaws caused by infection with mycobacterium tuberculosis is uncommon, especially in children. We present a case of tuberculous osteomyelitis in a young child. Its clinical presentation, with features similar to a dento-alveolar abscess, underline the importance of considering it in the differential diagnosis of jaw lesions. We discuss of the diagnostic techniques, management and preventive measures, and stress the importance of history taking during clinical examination.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 47.434284543406keywords = mandible, jaw (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/7. Focal cemento-osseous dysplasia involving a mandibular lateral incisor.AIM: To report a case of focal cemento-osseous dysplasia (FCOD) affecting a single tooth misdiagnosed as an inflammatory periapical lesion.SUMMARY: The patient, a black 47-year-old woman complained of pain affecting the right side of the mandible. Routine X-ray examination discovered a periapical radiolucency on the mandibular left lateral incisor (tooth 32), which was otherwise normal and not carious. As the response of this tooth to a vitality test was doubtful, the lesion was diagnosed as a periapical granuloma or cyst secondary to pulpal necrosis. Endodontic treatment and curettage of the periapical lesion were performed, and histological examination of the curettage material revealed a localized osseous dysplasia. KEY learning POINTS: FCOD may rarely affect only one tooth, resembling a periapical granuloma or cyst. Careful diagnosis is of paramount importance in cases of questionable periapical lesions affecting normal-looking teeth, before beginning treatment. FCOD generally requires no treatment. biopsy is warranted in case of doubt.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 11.358571135851keywords = mandible (Clic here for more details about this article) |
5/7. Myospherulosis. Complicating wound healing.Myospherulosis is a complication of wound healing which results from an action between lipids and extravasated erythrocytes. A case of myospherulosis of the mandible is reviewed with its history, histopathology and occurrence.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 11.358571135851keywords = mandible (Clic here for more details about this article) |
6/7. Unusual periodontal findings in an AIDS patient with Burkitt's lymphoma. A case report.This report deals with a case of AIDS-related Burkitt's lymphoma in which some of the earliest findings were dental and periodontal in nature. The patient presented initially with painless and extremely loose teeth accompanied by progressive paresthesia of the lower jaw. Unique radiographic findings included extensive periodontal ligament space widening and bulbous, granuloma-like lesions about the apices of the teeth. These findings were associated with progressive tumor infiltration of the mandible and do not appear to be related to other reports of aggressive periodontitis associated with impaired immunologic functions in AIDS patients.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 12.358571135851keywords = mandible, jaw (Clic here for more details about this article) |
7/7. vertigo of dental origin: case reports.vertigo, a symptom whose aetiology and pathogenesis is often obscure, may abe caused by locally asymptomatic pathology (e.g. periapical granuloma, residual infection) in the mandible and maxillae. Three cases are presented where the confirmatory compression sign, previously described by Eidelman (1), was found to be positive. Removal of the suspected dental pathology resulted in rapid and permanent cure. These findings should be of interest in aviation medicine where vertigo is an important and sometimes extremely dangerous symptom.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 11.358571135851keywords = mandible (Clic here for more details about this article) |