scholarly journals Giant unicystic ameloblastoma of maxilla-successful endoscopic management

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 1696
Author(s):  
Sanjeev Mohanty ◽  
Manu Vergis ◽  
Devipriya V. ◽  
Haripriya G. ◽  
Lakshmi Shree Nallapaneni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Complete Resolution ◽  
Organ Preservation ◽  
Mouth Opening ◽  
Facial Asymmetry ◽  
Standard Of Care ◽  
Endoscopic Management ◽  
Rare Tumour ◽  
Unicystic Ameloblastoma ◽  
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<p>This 32-year-old male patient presented with complaints of restricted mouth opening and gross facial asymmetry owing to the massive jaw swelling on the right side. After a thorough examination, a diagnosis of unicystic ameloblastoma of maxilla. Although, the standard of care surgical approach was through Weber-Fergusson incision, a concerted attempt to excise the tumour with the minimally invasive endoscopic route was made successfully. The patient was symptom free now with complete resolution of swelling on a regular follow up post operatively. This case report highlighted the modern day protocol of organ preservation concepts in surgical management of a rare tumour in otolaryngology practice</p>

scholarly journals Treatment of Atypical Bifid Mandibular Condyle Associated with Ankylosis of the Temporomandibular Joint

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Katheleen Miranda ◽  
André Sander Carneiro ◽  
Jennifer Tsi Gerber ◽  
Suyany Gabriely Weiss ◽  
Leandro Eduardo Klüppel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Mandibular Condyle ◽  
Mouth Opening ◽  
Facial Asymmetry ◽  
Lateral Deviation ◽  
Tmj Ankylosis ◽  
History Of ◽  
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Introduction. The bifid mandibular condyle (BMC) is an unusual temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder with controversial etiology. The association of this entity with ankylosis is rare. Objective. The objective of the present study is to report a case of BMC with associated TMJ ankylosis in a patient with no history of trauma and/or infection. Case Report. A 17-year-old male patient sought care reporting pain on the right TMJ region and mastication difficulty due to a severe limitation of mouth opening. In the clinic and imaging examinations, a 15 mm mouth opening and BMC associated with ankylotic mass of the right TMJ were observed, besides a facial asymmetry with chin deviation to the right. The proposed treatment plan was condylectomy on the right side, bilateral coronectomy, and genioplasty, so the chin lateral deviation could be corrected, under general anesthesia. The patient remains under clinical and imaging follow-up of two years with functional stability and no signs of relapse of the ankylosis. Conclusion. The association of BMC with ankylosis is an atypical entity which must be diagnosed and treated early to prevent aesthetic and functional damages to the patient.

scholarly journals Conservative Approach to Unilateral Condylar Fracture in a Growing Patient: A 2.5-Year Follow Up

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elif Bahar Tuna ◽  
Aysun Dündar ◽  
Abdülkadir Burak Çankaya ◽  
Koray Gençay
Keyword(s):  
Conservative Treatment ◽  
Mouth Opening ◽  
Facial Asymmetry ◽  
Mandibular Growth ◽  
Fractures In Children ◽  
Facial Swelling ◽  
Direct Pressure ◽  
Condylar Head ◽  
Condylar Fractures

Condylar fractures in children are especially important because of the risk of a mandibular growth-center being affected in the condylar head, which can lead to growth retardation and facial asymmetry. The purpose of this article is to follow up the two and half year clinical and radiological evaluation of the conservative treatment of a 10 year-old patient, who had a unilateral green-stick type fracture. The patient presented with painful facial swelling localized over the left condylar region, limited mouth-opening and mandibular deviation to the left. Panoramic radiography and computed tomography confirmed the diagnosis of incomplete fracture on the left condyle with one side of the bone fractured and the other bent. Closed reduction was chosen to allow for initial fibrous union of the fracture segments and remodeling with a normal functional stimulus. A non-rigid mandibular splint was applied in order to remove the direct pressure on the fracture side of the mandible. Clinical and radiologic examination after 30 months revealed uneventful healing with reduction of the condylar head and remodeling of the condylar process following conservative treatment.

scholarly journals Melanotic neuroectodermal tumour of infancy presenting as a lytic lesion in femur: a rare tumour at a rare site with an unusual behaviour

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. e231959
Author(s):  
Nishu Bhardwaj ◽  
Rajni Yadav ◽  
Venkatesan Sampath Kumar ◽  
Shah Alam Khan
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Spontaneous Regression ◽  
Benign Lesion ◽  
Osteolytic Lesion ◽  
Lytic Lesion ◽  
Rare Tumour ◽  
Neuroectodermal Tumour ◽  
Rare Site ◽  
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Melanotic neuroectodermal tumour of infancy (MNTI) is an uncommon tumour, predominantly occurring in head and neck, mostly maxilla, but also in skull and mandible. Although a benign lesion, it is known to recur in 15%–27% of cases, and rarely, may undergo malignant transformation. We present a case of a 5-month-old female patient, who presented with a gradually progressive swelling in the right thigh. On imaging, an osteolytic lesion was seen, involving the metadiaphysis of shaft of right femur. A biopsy was performed, on which diagnosis of MNTI was made. MNTI is rarely seen in extremities. To the best of our knowledge, only six cases have been reported in femur, the present case being the seventh. The tumour showed spontaneous regression on follow-up in our patient, which has rarely been described. A knowledge of characteristic morphology and immunohistochemistry is the key to differentiate it from other tumours.

scholarly journals Unicystic Ameloblastoma with Mural Proliferation Managed by Conservative Treatment

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natália Galvão Garcia ◽  
Denise Tostes Oliveira ◽  
Moacyr Tadeu Vicente Rodrigues
Keyword(s):  
Conservative Treatment ◽  
Slow Growth ◽  
Biological Behavior ◽  
Histological Types ◽  
Direct Bearing ◽  
Unicystic Ameloblastoma ◽  
The Right

Unicystic ameloblastoma is a distinguishable entity of ameloblastomas, characterized by slow growth and being relatively locally aggressive. Three histological types are recognized according to the degree of ameloblastomatous epithelial extension, namely, luminal, intraluminal, and mural types. This classification has a direct bearing on their biological behavior, treatment, and prognosis. However, there is difficulty in determining the most appropriate form of treatment for unicystic ameloblastoma. We present a case of unicystic ameloblastoma that occurred in the right posterior mandible of 19-year-old girl, which was enucleated and did not recur after 12-month follow-up.

scholarly journals Endoscopic Management of Drain Inclusion in the Gastric Pouch after Gastrojejunal Leakage after Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass for the Treatment of Morbid Obesity (LRYGBP)

2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramon Vilallonga ◽  
José Manuel Fort ◽  
Oscar Gonzalez ◽  
Juan Antonio Baena ◽  
Albert Lecube ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Morbid Obesity ◽  
Gastric Bypass ◽  
Complete Resolution ◽  
Abdominal Cavity ◽  
Gastric Pouch ◽  
Therapeutic Strategies ◽  
Endoscopic Management ◽  
Gastric Leak ◽  
Surgical Options

Background. Drain inclusion inside the gastric pouch is rare and can represent an important source of morbidity and mortality associated with laparocopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGBP). These leaks can become chronic and challenging. Surgical options are often unsuccessful. We present the endoscopic management of four patients with drain inclusion. Patients. All four obese morbidly patients underwent LRYGBP and presented a gastro-jejunal fistula after acute anastomotic leakage. During follow-up endoscopy the drain was found inside the gastric pouch. It was moved into the abdominal cavity. Fistula debit reduced significantly and closed. Results. Gastric leak closure in less than 24 hours was achieved in all, with complete resolution of symptoms. These patients benefited exclusively from endoscopic treatment. Conclusions. Endoscopy is useful and technically feasible in chronic fistulas. This procedure is a less invasive alternative to traditional surgical revision. Other therapeutic strategies can be used such as clips and fibrin glue. Drains should not be placed in contact with the anastomosis or stapled lines. Drain inclusion must be suspected when fistula debit suddenly arises. If so, endoscopy is indicated for diagnostic accuracy. Under endoscopy vision, the drain is gently removed from the gastric reservoir leading to sudden and complete resolution of the fistula.

scholarly journals Fracture of the coronoid and pterygoid processes by firearms: case report

2007 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 168-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Moraes de Oliveira ◽  
Ricardo José de Holanda Vasconcellos ◽  
José Rodrigues Laureano Filho ◽  
Rafael Vago Cypriano
Keyword(s):  
Ct Scan ◽  
Speech Therapy ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Mouth Opening ◽  
Parotid Region ◽  
Comminuted Fracture ◽  
3D Ct Scan ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Right

A rare case of fracture of the coronoid and the pterygoid process caused by firearms is described. A 28-year-old male was hit by a bullet in the face, resulting in restricted mouth opening, difficulty in chewing and pain when opening the mouth. Clinical examination revealed a perforating wound in the right parotid region and a similar wound on the left side of the same region. A CT scan showed comminuted fracture of the left coronoid process and bilateral comminuted fracture of the pterygoid processes. Treatment was conservative, speech therapy was conducted and it was successful. Details of the clinical signs, radiology (3D-CT scan), treatment and follow-up are presented.

scholarly journals Cushing's syndrome due to ectopic ACTH production by a nasal paraganglioma

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
F Serra ◽  
S Duarte ◽  
S Abreu ◽  
C Marques ◽  
J Cassis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cushing’S Syndrome ◽  
Microscopic Analysis ◽  
Cushing's Syndrome ◽  
Ectopic Acth Syndrome ◽  
List Type ◽  
Rare Tumour ◽  
Ectopic Acth ◽  
Ectopic Acth Production ◽  
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Summary Ectopic secretion of ACTH is an infrequent cause of Cushing's syndrome. We report a case of ectopic ACTH syndrome caused by a nasal paraganglioma, a 68-year-old female with clinical features of Cushing's syndrome, serious hypokalaemia and a right paranasal sinus' lesion. Cranial magnetic resonance image showed a 46-mm mass on the right paranasal sinuses. Endocrinological investigation confirmed the diagnosis of ectopic ACTH production. Resection of the tumour normalised ACTH and cortisol secretion. The tumour was found to be a paraganglioma through microscopic analysis. On follow-up 3 months later, the patient showed nearly complete clinical recovery. Ectopic ACTH syndrome due to nasal paraganglioma is extremely uncommon, as only two other cases have been discussed in the literature. Learning points Ectopic Cushing's syndrome accounts for 10% of Cushing's syndrome etiologies. Most paraganglioma of the head and neck are not hormonally active. Nasal paraganglioma, especially ACTH producing, is a very rare tumour.

scholarly journals Garre’s Osteomyelitis

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Facial Asymmetry ◽  
Periosteal Reaction ◽  
Normal Limits ◽  
Cortical Irregularity ◽  
Bone Biopsies ◽  
The Face ◽  
Tissue Changes ◽  
Soft Tissue Changes ◽  
The Right

Our case involved an 8 year girl who presented with a painful swelling Right lower jaw, with difficulty in deglutition, there was no fever. Earlier treatment by Dentists & ENT Specialists had provided no relief. Relevant investigations were within normal limits. The OPG was normal. MDCT scan of the face/orbit showed cortical irregularity and erosions in the Right hemi-mandible with a significant periosteal reaction & multiple irregular lytic areas in the marrow along with soft tissue changes suggestive of osteomyelitis. The significant periosteal reaction combined with osteomyelitis was suggestive of Garre’s osteomyelitis. No bone biopsies were considered due to the typical clinical & radiological features. With 4 weeks of antibiotic treatment the patient was completely relieved of her symptoms, with a major correction in the facial asymmetry. Regular follow up demonstrated a remodeling of the mandible with normal results on bone scanning

Recurrent syncope caused by compression of internal carotid artery by an anomalous hyoid bone

VASA ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 221-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janczak ◽  
Skora ◽  
Rucinski ◽  
Szuba
Keyword(s):  
Carotid Artery ◽  
Complete Resolution ◽  
Hyoid Bone ◽  
Internal Carotid ◽  
Carotid Sinus ◽  
Cervical Region ◽  
Clinical Investigations ◽  
The Right ◽  
Symptomatic Side

In rare cases a syncope can be caused by compression or irritation of the carotid artery and the carotid sinus due to congenital anatomical anomalies of cervical structures like the hyoid bone. We present the case a of 36 year old man with recurrent syncopes when turning his head. Clinical investigations revealed a hyoid bone anomaly with elongated lesser cornua, especially on the right symptomatic side. Surgical resection of the right lesser cornu led to complete resolution of symptoms over a two year follow-up. Syncope especially in younger subjects may be caused by congenital anomalies of the musculoskeletal system in the cervical region and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of syncope, transient cerebral ischemia and stroke.

Fingolimod-associated central serous chorioretinopathy in a young girl

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. e243207
Author(s):  
Gajanan Chavhan Pratima ◽  
Doris Benita ◽  
Sandip Sarkar ◽  
Amit Kumar Deb
Keyword(s):  
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy ◽  
Complete Resolution ◽  
Pigment Epithelium ◽  
Retinal Pigment ◽  
Subretinal Fluid ◽  
Corrected Visual Acuity ◽  
Sphingosine 1 Phosphate ◽  
Eye Examination ◽  
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Fingolimod is a sphingosine-1-phosphate analogue used for the treatment of multiple sclerosis. We, hereby, report a rare case of fingolimod-associated central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) in a 21-year-old woman who presented with blurring of vision in the right eye 3 weeks after initiation of oral fingolimod. On examination, best-corrected visual acuity was 20/20 in both the eyes. Fundus examination revealed shallow, serous macular neurosensory detachment in the right eye, and it was confirmed with spectral domain optical coherence tomography. Left eye fundus was normal. Fluorescein angiography showed focal retinal pigment epithelium leak inferior to the fovea. A diagnosis of fingolimod-associated CSCR was made. Oral fingolimod was discontinued. Subsequent follow-up visits showed partial resolution of CSCR at 2 weeks and at 1 month and complete resolution of the subretinal fluid at 2 months. CSCR is, therefore, a rare adverse effect of oral fingolimod treatment. Baseline eye examination and subsequent follow-up at regular intervals are recommended for patients on fingolimod.

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