Sublingual hypoglossal neurilemmoma. Case report

Neurilemmomas of the peripheral segment of the hypoglossal nerve are extremely uncommon neoplasms. A rare case of hypoglossal neurilemmoma located in the sublingual space is reported and the differential diagnosis of sublingual mass lesions is discussed.     

Sublingual hypoglossal neurilemmoma. Case report

Neurilemmomas of the peripheral segment of the hypoglossal nerve are extremely uncommon neoplasms. A rare case of hypoglossal neurilemmoma located in the sublingual space is reported and the differential diagnosis of sublingual mass lesions is discussed.     

下颌骨神经鞘瘤1例

神经鞘瘤在临床上以全身软组织多见,但骨内神经鞘瘤较罕见。本文报道发生于右下颌骨内的神经鞘瘤1例,并结合相关文献探讨下颌骨神经鞘瘤的临床特点、诊断、治疗及预后。     

Central fibroma in the ascending ramus of the mandible. Case report

A case of central fibroma involving the mandible in a 58 year old woman is described. There was slight swelling of the left cheek and bone-hard bulging was detected on palpation but the patient had not complained of the swelling. The lesion was removed under general anaesthesia and then examined histopathologically. There was no sign of recurrence eleven months after the operation.     

Primitive neuroectodermal tumour in the oral cavity. Case report

Primitive neuroectodermal tumour is regarded as a rarely seen lesion as it occurs mainly within the central nervous system. However, this neoplasm does occasionally occur elsewhere in the body. One such case which occurred in the posterior part of the palate in a child is reported. Following a combined therapeutic approach comprising surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, the patient has been well for nine years since treatment.     

Intraosseous schwannoma mimicking a periapical lesion on the adjacent tooth: case report

AIM: To present an additional case of intraosseous schwannoma involving the apical area in the mandibular alveolar bone mimicking an inflammatory periapical lesion. SUMMARY: This article describes a case of schwannoma periapically located mimicking an inflammatory periapical lesion in the mandible of a 34-year-old female. Diagnostic and therapeutic problems can occur when this lesion is misinterpreted as being endodontic in origin. The diagnosis, radiograph, immunohistochemical aspects and treatment are also discussed. KEY LEARNING POINTS: Intraosseous schwannoma is a rare unilocular radiolucency that when located periapically could be misdiagnosed as an endodontic lesion and result in unnecessary root canal treatment. The vitality of the pulp is an important test to exclude lesions of inflammatory origin. Histological examination is important to establish the diagnosis of lesions in the periradicular region.     

Surgical management of drooling. Case report

Drooling occurs when excessive quantities of saliva dribble from the opened mouth. This distressing condition affects many mentally handicapped patients who are unable to effectively clear their normal salivary flow by swallowing. Any method employed for the control of drooling must still allow a sufficient volume of flow for mastication, deglutition and oral hygiene. Surgery is generally indicated for marked or severe cases of drooling and Wilkie's operation involving redirection of the parotid flow into the oropharynx is the most commonly performed surgical procedure. This operation may be combined with bilateral removal of the submandibular salivary glands if the problem is severe.     

Compound composite odontome associated with impacted canine. Case report

A case of compound composite odontome is reported. The classification and aetiology of odontomes is briefly discussed.     

Metastasis of thyroid carcinoma to the mandible. Case report

Metastatic tumours to the jaw bones are uncommon. The incidence of jaw bone metastasis is difficult to assess accurately since the usual method to determine the distribution of a metastatic tumour has been by a radiographic skeletal survey in which the jaws are rarely included. At times, metastatic lesions of the orofacial region may be the first evidence of dissemination of a known tumour from its primary site. A case of metastatic follicular carcinoma of the thyroid to the mandible is presented. The present case emphasizes the importance of considering metastasis in the differential diagnosis of a radiolucent lesion in the mandible in a patient with a history of any malignant disease.     

A large dermoid cyst of the neck. Case report

An elderly patient presented with a large asymptomatic submental swelling which had been present for about fifteen years. The clinical diagnosis was a dermoid cyst and the lesion was removed in toto. Histological examination confirmed the clinical diagnosis. Unless such lesions are very large and cause displacement of the tongue, there is usually no associated dyspnoea, dysphagia or dysphonia.     

A migratory abscess pointing intraorally and extraorally. Case report

A case of migratory abscess pointing both intraorally and extraorally at a considerable distance from the causative site is reported. The anatomy of the area leading to the formation of such an abscess is described.     

Laser therapy for a haemophiliac. Case report

With adequate precaution, dental procedures which are likely to cause haemorrhage in haemophiliac patients may now be performed with a greatly reduced risk. A case report of a 'moderate' haemophiliac who presented with acute pericoronitis is described. The operculum associated with an erupting molar tooth was excised using a laser beam. Pre- or post-operative infusion of Factor VIII was not required. The applications and possible implications of the use of this treatment modality are discussed.     

Benign cementoblastoma. Case report

Benign cementoblastoma is a rare benign odontogenic tumour of mesenchymal origin. A case of a 24-year-old man with benign cementoblastoma is presented. The lesion manifested as a round, radiopaque mass attached to the root of the left first molar of the mandible. The tooth was extracted and the lesion was removed. A diagnosis of benign cementoblastoma was made microscopically. There has been no evidence of recurrence during the three-year follow-up period. A review of the literature and a discussion of the histologic feature of this case are included.     

Central acinic cell carcinoma of the mandible. Case report

Central acinic cell carcinoma (of the mandible) is rare, and, to our knowledge, only seven cases of this disease have been reported in the literature. A case in a 67-year-old Japanese woman is presented. Clinical examination revealed a 10.0x6.0mm mass located on the buccal aspect of the gingiva of the second molar in the left mandible. Radiographic examination revealed a radiolucency from the second to the third molar of the left mandible. Computed tomography disclosed destruction of the lingual cortical bone of the third molar region. The preliminary diagnosis was of odontogenic tumour. The patient was admitted, and removal of the tumour and of the involved teeth were carried out. Histological examination disclosed the diagnosis of acinic cell carcinoma. Subsequently, the tumour area was widely excised from the second premolar region to the coronoid process, and radical neck dissection was performed. A lymph node metastasis was found in the submandibular region. No recurrence or metastasis was observed during the 34-month follow-up.     

Unerupted first permanent molar. Case report

A case of an unerupted first permanent molar in a nine-year-old child is described and the aetiology is discussed. Surgical intervention was selected as the treatment of choice and resulted in a satisfactory outcome.     

Two dentigerous cysts in the mandible of one patient. Case report

A bstract — This paper reports a case of two separate dentigerous cysts in the mandible of one patient. An unusual feature was the relationship of one of the cysts to an unerupted lateral incisor. The prudence of accounting for any missing teeth in patients and the value of panoramic radiographic screening is illustrated.     

Bilateral fracture of the mandible in chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. Case report

The development of osteolytic bone lesions in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) is extremely rare and has not been reported to involve the mandible. A case of bilateral pathologic fracture of the mandible extensively involved with multiple bony deposits of CLL is reported.     

Limitations of rotational panoramic radiographs in the diagnosis of maxillary lesions. Case report

This case report clearly demonstrates that misdiagnosis may result from failure to recognize the limitations dictated by the width of the focal trough in rotational panoramic radiographs. The patient's clinical signs and symptoms were at variance with the findings from the rotational panoramic radiograph. A subsequent radiographic view by the occipito-mental (Water's) projection showed the extent and malignant features of the lesion.     

Root resorption caused by impacted permanent teeth. Case report

A case of severe external root resorption in several teeth caused by unerupted permanent teeth is presented along with the initial surgical treatment.     

Condylar replacement with a metatarsal bone implant. Case report

A case is reported where a metatarsal bone has been used to replace a mandibular condyle which was surgically removed because of a cystic condition in the meniscus.