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Rhode Island Medical Journal (2013) Apr 2024Superficial acral fibromyxoma, also known as digital fibromyxoma, is a benign soft tissue tumor. The acral regions, including the palms, soles, fingers, toes, and nail...
Superficial acral fibromyxoma, also known as digital fibromyxoma, is a benign soft tissue tumor. The acral regions, including the palms, soles, fingers, toes, and nail units, are the commonly affected locations. The subungual region of the great toe is the most common site reported in current literature. The tumor is slowly progressive and benign in nature. Histology commonly reveals a fibromyxoid neoplasm with immunoreactivity to CD34 and CD99 markers.1,2,3 We present the case of a 39-year-old female with a nine-year history of repetitive digital trauma presenting with superficial acral fibromyxoma of the thumb-nail bed. Our case is unique due to the tumor location and the patient's prior long history of trauma to the tumor site.
Topics: Female; Humans; Adult; Thumb; Fingers; Fibroma
PubMed: 38536133
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World Neurosurgery: X Jul 2024The aesthetic reconstruction of disfiguring cranio-facial defects after tumour excision can be quite challenging to the neurosurgeon with limited resources. The choice...
BACKGROUND
The aesthetic reconstruction of disfiguring cranio-facial defects after tumour excision can be quite challenging to the neurosurgeon with limited resources. The choice of cranioplasty implant, intraoperative technicalities and the patients' postoperative appearance are critical considerations in management. There are a number of synthetic materials available for cranioplasty, however, the customised implants are not readily available in our practice setup. They are also mostly constructed and contoured after the bony defect has been created or require sophisticated software construction pre-operatively.
METHODS
Eight patients with cranio-facial tumour pathologies who presented to our neurosurgical service, and had titanium mesh cranioplasty for the correction of cosmetically disfiguring cranio-facial tumours.
RESULTS
There were 6 females, and 2 male patients respectively, with an age range between 28 and 74years. The histological diagnoses were meningioma, frontal squamous cell carcinoma, fibrous dysplasia, frontal mucocoele, cemeto-ossifying fibroma, osteoma, and naso-ethmoidal squamous cell carcinoma. The patient with naso-ethmoidal squamous cell carcinoma had post-operative subgaleal empyema which was amenable to incision and drainage procedure. The patient with a frontal cemento-ossifyng fibroma had a transient immediate post-operative mechanical ptosis, which resolved completely in 3months. All of the total eight patients (100%) had satisfactory cosmetic outlook at a minimum follow up period of 1month post-operatively (Numeric Rating Scale of at least 7/10). One of the patients required a revision surgery on account of implant displacement.
CONCLUSION
Cranioplasty is a common reconstructive neurosurgical procedure. It is important to the neurosurgeon for its neuro-protective function, and in the restoration of intra-cranial CSF dynamics. However, the cosmetic outlook appears to be more important to patients in the absence of pain and/or neurological deficits. Titanium mesh reconstruction is commonly used globally, and is becoming the preferred choice in low resource settings.
PubMed: 38533234
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Cureus Feb 2024Gingival overgrowth, localized or generalized, is one of the leading causes of poor maintenance of oral hygiene. Excision of growth using laser should be the choice of...
Gingival overgrowth, localized or generalized, is one of the leading causes of poor maintenance of oral hygiene. Excision of growth using laser should be the choice of treatment because laser helps maintain a blood-free surgical site during treatment and provides more patient comfort during and after the procedure. Lasers are commonly employed in many different applications, including scaling, root planning, cavity preparation, and excision of soft tissue growths in surgery. Laser therapy offers numerous benefits over traditional methods of treatment. These benefits have led to the growing use of lasers as dental treatment options in a variety of dental fields. In this case report, we are presenting a case of excision of localized gingival growth using a laser. Postoperative healing and maintenance of oral health were satisfied after laser surgery.
PubMed: 38510862
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.54415 -
Case Reports in Dentistry 2024Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is a benign swelling of the gingival connective tissue commonly associated with dental biofilm and biofilm-retentive dental...
Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is a benign swelling of the gingival connective tissue commonly associated with dental biofilm and biofilm-retentive dental appliances. In the present case report, we described three cases of POF with different clinical presentations and treatment approaches. The treatment consisted of the removal of supra- and subgingival calculus, followed by a flap surgery with excision of the entire lesion ensuring the inclusion of the periosteal bed. The first patient developed POF during her pregnancy that remained clinically noticeable postpartum. The second case represented a rare case of POF appearing on the palatal aspect of the anterior maxilla of an African American male. The third case represented POF that developed on the mandible, and contrary to the first two cases, it was excised using a diode laser and not a scalpel blade. All patients showed uneventful healing during follow-up appointments; however, poor patient compliance did not allow for evaluation of long-term healing responses and possible recurrence of the lesion. Within the limitations of this clinical report, it is evident that the periodontal surgical approach was effective in managing POF with stable short-term clinical outcomes.
PubMed: 38501031
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Cureus Mar 2024Fibroma is a benign fibrous tissue growth that develops in response to injury or irritation. It is usually firm, painless, nodular, and merging in color with the...
Fibroma is a benign fibrous tissue growth that develops in response to injury or irritation. It is usually firm, painless, nodular, and merging in color with the surrounding tissue. Commonly located in areas such as the buccal mucosa, tongue, and lip, the usual treatment involves surgical removal. In this case report, we present a rare instance of misdiagnosed extraoral irritational fibroma that emerged following the surgical extractions of the lower left third molar.
PubMed: 38501025
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.56311 -
BMC Oral Health Mar 2024The association of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and Human Syncytial Virus (HSV) infection with inflammatory and potentially malignant disorders of the oral cavity (OPMD)...
BACKGROUND
The association of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and Human Syncytial Virus (HSV) infection with inflammatory and potentially malignant disorders of the oral cavity (OPMD) is unknown. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to stablish the expression of the p16 and HSV proteins, to test potential correlation between those parameters in biopsies from clinically diagnosed oral lesions.
METHODS
Immunochemical analysis of 211 formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) blocks from 211 individuals was provided. The clinical diagnosis included in the research were Oral lichen planus (N = 30), Oral Leukoplakia (N = 13) Mucocele (N = 25), Erosion/ulceration/ inflammation of mucosa (N = 8), Overgrowth of mucosa (N = 135).
RESULTS
Two hundred eleven analyzed FFPE samples resulted with the median age of 58.5 years (the average age 54.0 years and SD ± 17 years). The female/male ratio was 2.3 (69.7% vs 30.3% respectively). All the samples positive for HSV also expressed p16 (p = 0.000), that's showed various levels of association with the diverse clinical diagnosis reaching the higher level in OM 49.1% (29 positive samples) and OLP 30.5% (18). p16 was associated with OLP at 30.5% (18), and fibroma 30.5%. HSV expression was mostly present in fibroma at 47.6% (10 positive samples).
CONCLUSION
HSV and p16 positivity in relation to diagnosis of the biopsies showed statistically most often p16 in OLP and fibroma. The results of co-expression of p16 and HSV in mucocele and fibroma in oral mucosa suggest a cooperation between the molecular alterations induced by these two viruses. Squamous papilloma samples positive for p16 were also positive for HSV, suggesting that the putative pro-oncogenic action of HSV could be an early event.
Topics: Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Biomarkers, Tumor; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell; Cross-Sectional Studies; Cyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor p16; Fibroma; Human Papillomavirus Viruses; Mouth Mucosa; Mucocele; Papillomavirus Infections; Adult; Aged
PubMed: 38500158
DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04105-z -
European Heart Journal. Case Reports Mar 2024
PubMed: 38476291
DOI: 10.1093/ehjcr/ytad634 -
Surgical Neurology International 2024Fibro-osseous lesions include a variety of bone lesions with different clinical and histopathological features.
BACKGROUND
Fibro-osseous lesions include a variety of bone lesions with different clinical and histopathological features.
CASE DESCRIPTION
We report a case of cemento-ossifying lesion involving the left ethmoid and sphenoid sinus in a 17-year-old male patient. Computed tomography showed an expansile hyperdense lesion with sclerosed peripheral mantle epicentered on the left ethmoid and sphenoid sinus and extending into the left nasal cavity. Magnetic resonance imaging was done for preoperative planning. Transnasal endoscopic resection was performed and histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of ossifying fibroma (OF).
CONCLUSION
Involvement of the ethmoid sinus with OF is a rare condition; therefore, we examined the literature for similar cases to highlight the possible clinical presentation and management. Endoscopic management is a safe, effective approach with a low rate of complications.
PubMed: 38468684
DOI: 10.25259/SNI_182_2023 -
Diagnostic Pathology Mar 2024Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a rare, complex genetic disorder characterized by hamartomas and neoplastic lesions in various organ systems. With the development of... (Review)
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BACKGROUND
Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a rare, complex genetic disorder characterized by hamartomas and neoplastic lesions in various organ systems. With the development of radiology and gene testing, the diagnostic criteria for TSC were updated in 2012 at the International Consensus Conference. Intraoral fibromas have long been associated with TSC. However, the incidence of giant cell angiofibroma (GCA) in TSC patients is extremely rare. Here, we report the first case of GCA in the gingival tissue of a patient with TSC.
CASE PRESENTATION
A 41-year-old woman first visited the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Chonnam National University Dental Hospital, complaining of gingival enlargement. Clinical examination revealed several manifestations associated with TSC, including intraoral fibromas, facial angiofibromas, dental enamel pits, ungual fibromas, "confetti" skin lesions, hypomelanotic macules, and a shagreen patch. Intraoral examination revealed a 6.0 × 5.0 cm gingival overgrowth on the left mandible. Surgical excision was performed, and subsequent histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of GCA. There was no evidence of recurrence within the 24- months of surgery.
CONCLUSIONS
We report the first case of GCA in the gingival tissue of a patient with TSC. This report would contribute to an improved understanding of this rare disease. However, further case reports are necessary to clarify the relationship between GCA and TSC.
Topics: Female; Humans; Adult; Tuberous Sclerosis; Angiofibroma; Gingiva; Fibroma; Giant Cells
PubMed: 38459589
DOI: 10.1186/s13000-024-01467-4 -
Cureus Feb 2024Osteosarcoma is primarily a long-bone disease that rarely affects the facial bones. Chondroblastic osteosarcoma is a subvariant of osteosarcoma. Its defining...
Osteosarcoma is primarily a long-bone disease that rarely affects the facial bones. Chondroblastic osteosarcoma is a subvariant of osteosarcoma. Its defining characteristics include the presence of malignant spindle and polygonal cells, as well as a thick layer of chondroid matrix and interwoven neoplastic tissue deposition. Mandibular chondroblastic osteosarcoma, in particular, is often overlooked and disregarded as a presumptive diagnosis at the time of initial presentation. This is mainly because of its rarity or inadequate lesion evaluation. Here, we present the case of a 47-year-old female patient with a rapidly growing swelling at the anterior mandible that was initially misdiagnosed as an ossifying fibroma of the mandible. The subsequent histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of chondroblastic osteosarcoma of the mandible. The patient requested a more extensive and aggressive excision, with the possibility of adjuvant radiation or chemotherapy. This article illustrates a rare case of mandibular chondroblastic osteosarcoma, with a focus on the clinical and pathological features of the tumor that should be taken into account when making a differential diagnosis for oral bone lesions.
PubMed: 38455794
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.53713