Malignant tumours mimicking periapical lesions: A report of three cases and literature review

2011 ◽

Vol 2011 ◽

pp. 1-5 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Ondrej Kalita

Keyword(s):

Spinal Cord ◽

Literature Review ◽

Optimal Management ◽

Malignant Tumours ◽

Cns Involvement ◽

Intramedullary Spinal Cord ◽

Spinal Cord Metastasis ◽

Intramedullary Spinal Cord Metastasis

Intramedullary spinal cord metastasis (ISCM) is the rarest type of CNS involvement by systemic malignant tumours. Optimal management of patients with ISCMs remains ambiguous. Based on two cases reported from our department, we focused on the strategy for intramedullary spinal cord metastases surgery.

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Fracture of endodontic instruments - Part 1: Literature review on factors that influence instrument breakage

South African Dental Journal ◽

10.17159/2519-0105/2020/v75no10a4 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 75 (10) ◽

pp. 553-563

Author(s):

Maheshan Pillay ◽

Martin Vorster ◽

Peet J Van der Vyver

Keyword(s):

Adverse Effect ◽

Literature Review ◽

Root Canal ◽

Nickel Titanium ◽

Endodontic Treatment ◽

Risk Of Fracture ◽

Periapical Lesions ◽

Root Canals ◽

Infected Root ◽

Infected Root Canal

Instrument fracture is a serious complication during endodontic treatment of teeth, having an adverse effect on the outcome of the nickel titanium (NiTi) treatment, especially if the fracture prevents apical access to the infected root canal. Despite the advent of NiTi files, the risk of fracture during the endodontic preparation of root canals, especially in severely curved canals, remains a serious concern. The fracture of NiTi files during preparation may result in a compromised prognosis for the tooth. In the presence of periapical lesions, instrument fracture may reduce the chances of successful healing.

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Squamous Cell Vulval Carcinoma and Pregnancy — A Review

European Oncology & Haematology ◽

10.17925/eoh.2010.06.02.47 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 06 (02) ◽

pp. 47

Author(s):

Julia Palmer ◽

Manu Vatish ◽

John Tidy ◽

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Keyword(s):

Literature Review ◽

Squamous Cell ◽

Malignant Tumours ◽

Younger Women ◽

Time Period ◽

Vulval Cancer ◽

Rare Tumours ◽

Maternal And Neonatal Outcomes ◽

Available Information ◽

In Pregnancy

Maternal vulval carcinoma and pregnancy following vulval cancer are rare. However, vulval carcinoma in younger women is increasing, thus we are progressively more likely to encounter patients with either vulval carcinoma in pregnancy, or pregnancy following treatment for vulval cancer. Given the paucity of available information we performed a literature review considering the strategies employed in the management of these women. A computerised search (MEDLINE®/embase®) was performed to identify all registered articles pertaining to squamous cell vulval carcinoma diagnosed or treated in pregnancy, and all cases of pregnancy following treatment for vulval cancer. In addition, cross-references of all selected articles were checked. Twenty-four reports were identified in the literature. In total, 21 cases of vulval carcinoma in pregnancy and 13 cases of pregnancy following vulval cancer were considered. Reports in the literature of vulval cancer associated with pregnancy span a time period of over 65 years making the production of definitive guidelines problematic as significant changes in the management of vulval cancer and changes in obstetrical and neonatal care need to be accounted for. Longer-term maternal and neonatal outcomes are also difficult to substantiate. Centralised data collection would be beneficial in these rare tumours, and in other malignant tumours diagnosed and treated during pregnancy.

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Effect of Computerized Auditory Training on Speech Perception of Adults With Hearing Impairment

Perspectives on Aural Rehabilitation and Its Instrumentation ◽

10.1044/arri20.3.91 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 20 (3) ◽

pp. 91-106 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Rachel Pizarek ◽

Valeriy Shafiro ◽

Patricia McCarthy

Keyword(s):

Hearing Loss ◽

Speech Perception ◽

Literature Review ◽

Low Cost ◽

Experimental Designs ◽

Auditory Training ◽

Hearing Impairments ◽

Communicative Disorders ◽

And Training

Computerized auditory training (CAT) is a convenient, low-cost approach to improving communication of individuals with hearing loss or other communicative disorders. A number of CAT programs are being marketed to patients and audiologists. The present literature review is an examination of evidence for the effectiveness of CAT in improving speech perception in adults with hearing impairments. Six current CAT programs, used in 9 published studies, were reviewed. In all 9 studies, some benefit of CAT for speech perception was demonstrated. Although these results are encouraging, the overall quality of available evidence remains low, and many programs currently on the market have not yet been evaluated. Thus, caution is needed when selecting CAT programs for specific patients. It is hoped that future researchers will (a) examine a greater number of CAT programs using more rigorous experimental designs, (b) determine which program features and training regimens are most effective, and (c) indicate which patients may benefit from CAT the most.

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Taking Care of Children After Traumatic Brain Injury

Perspectives on School-Based Issues ◽

10.1044/sbi13.3.79 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 13 (3) ◽

pp. 79-86 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Julie Haarbauer-Krupa

Keyword(s):

Traumatic Brain Injury ◽

Brain Injury ◽

Literature Review ◽

School Setting ◽

Leadership Role ◽

Speech Language Pathologists ◽

Educational Information ◽

Taking Care

AbstractPurpose: The purpose of this article is to inform speech-language pathologists in the schools about issues related to the care of children with traumatic brain injury.Method: Literature review of characteristics, outcomes and issues related to the needs serving children.Results: Due to acquired changes in cognition, children with traumatic brain injury have unique needs in a school setting.Conclusions: Speech-Language Pathologists in the school can take a leadership role with taking care of children after a traumatic brain injury and coordination of medical and educational information.

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