Deep head and neck infection causing pathological fracture of the mandibular condyle

Cancer metastasis to the oral and maxillofacial region is uncommon, and metastasis to the mandibular condyle is considered rare. We present a case of a 56-year-old woman with a history of invasive ductal cell carcinoma of the right breast, 10 years in remission, presenting with a 6-month history of symptoms typical of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. Imaging revealed an osteolytic lesion of her right TMJ and subsequent open biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer. Despite the rarity of metastatic cancer to the head and neck region, it is still important for clinicians from both medical and dental backgrounds to consider this differential diagnosis, particularly in patients with a history of hormonal positive subtype of breast cancer. Given that bony metastasis can manifest even 10 years after initial diagnosis, surveillance which includes examination of the head and neck region is important, and may include routine plain-film imaging surveillance with an orthopantomogram (OPG).

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A case of pathological fracture of the mandibular condyle considered to be caused by multiple myeloma

Japanese Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery ◽

10.5794/jjoms.63.256 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 63 (5) ◽

pp. 256-261

Author(s):

Yuka MATSUMIYA ◽

Yoshiaki YURA ◽

Motoo SUEMATSU

Keyword(s):

Multiple Myeloma ◽

Pathological Fracture ◽

Mandibular Condyle

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Cystic lesions in the jaw presenting as head and neck infection

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Medicine and Pathology ◽

10.1016/j.ajoms.2015.05.005 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 27 (6) ◽

pp. 791-795

Author(s):

Aya Hamao-Sakamoto ◽

Richard Finn

Keyword(s):

Head And Neck ◽

Cystic Lesions ◽

Neck Infection

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Thyroid abscess due to Eikenella corrodens in a pediatric patient

The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries ◽

10.3855/jidc.11057 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 13 (10) ◽

pp. 945-947

Author(s):

Deniz Aygun ◽

Beste Akdeniz ◽

Gokhan Aygun ◽

Haluk Cokugras ◽

Yıldız Camcıoglu

Keyword(s):

Thyroid Gland ◽

Head And Neck ◽

Antibiotic Susceptibility ◽

Deep Neck Infection ◽

Eikenella Corrodens ◽

Neck Infection ◽

Delayed Treatment ◽

Thyroid Abscess ◽

Neck Area ◽

Different Cultures

Eikenella corrodens is one of the HACEK bacteria that is commensal microorganism of the oropharngeal flora. E. corrodens has been increasingly reported to cause pyogenic abscesses, especially in diabetic or immunocompromised adults. It is less frequently reported in immunocompotent children. Here, we report a deep neck infection, including the thyroid gland, in a previously healthy girl. E. corrodens was the only microorganism isolated in two different cultures. Antibiotic susceptibility is variable, in contrast to other oropharyngeal pathogens. Thus, to avoid delayed treatment, E. corrodens should always be considered in infections of the head and neck area.

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Capital femoral physeal dysplasia in cats submited to ostectomy of the femoral head and neck

Ciência Rural ◽

10.1590/0103-8478cr20200418 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 51 (7) ◽

Author(s):

Tryssia Scalon Magalhães Moi ◽

Marco Aurélio Molina Pires ◽

Kelly Cristiane Ito Yamauchi ◽

Luís Gustavo Gosuen Gonçalves Dias ◽

Bruno Watanabe Minto

Keyword(s):

Femoral Head ◽

Connective Tissue ◽

Femoral Neck ◽

Head And Neck ◽

Pathological Fracture ◽

Good Alternative ◽

Fibrous Connective Tissue ◽

Limb Function ◽

Mixed Breed

ABSTRACT: This report described pathological fracture of the femoral head (physeal dysplasia) in four male cats (three mixed breed and one Bengal), with an average age of 16 months, treated by an ostectomy of the femoral head and neck. Three cats were neutered and one entire. All presented with mild intermittent lameness in the pelvic limbs. Displacement of the femoral epiphysis and resorption of the femoral neck were present and excision of the femoral head and remaining neck was performed in all cases. Hstological examination showed mild foci of compaction and trabecular fibrosis with deposition of fibrous connective tissue, permeated by granulation tissues, consistent with the original diagosis. Limb function improved in all patients from 2 to 4 weeks postoperatively. Diagnosis of physeal dysplasia is challenging and treatment is different from acute traumatic fractures. Femoral head and neck excision was considered a good alternative in these patients.

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Osteochondroma of the Mandibular Condyle

Journal of Contemporary Dentistry ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10031-1021 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2 (3) ◽

pp. 106-108 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jyotsna Galinde ◽

Sushrut Vaidya ◽

Sunil Sidana ◽

Srivalli Natrajan

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Head And Neck ◽

Bone Tumor ◽

Mandibular Condyle ◽

Neck Region ◽

Rare Tumor ◽

Benign Bone Tumor ◽

Head And Neck Region ◽

Condylar Process ◽

Condylar Hyperplasia

ABSTRACT Osteochondroma is the most common benign bone tumor but rare in the head and neck region because of intramembranous origin of craniofacial bones. In the head and neck it occurs most commonly at tip of coronoid or condylar process. Clinically features can mimic condylar hyperplasia. This case report adds to the growing knowledge about this rare tumor. How to cite this article Vaidya S, Sidana S, Galinde J, Natrajan S. Osteochondroma of the Mandibular Condyle. J Contemp Dent 2012;2(3):106-108.

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