1/48. Juvenile colloid milium associated with ligneous conjunctivitis: report of a case and review of the literature.Juvenile colloid milium is an extremely rare skin condition with an onset prior to puberty; it can be distinguished histologically from the adult form. We report a case of juvenile colloid milium associated with ligneous conjunctivitis and gingival deposits of an amyloid-like homogenous eosinophilic material. We hypothesize that all three of these are the same pathological process occurring at different sites and review the literature on these associations.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = process (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/48. Peripheral giant cell granuloma: a potentially aggressive lesion in children.A slowly enlarging gingival mass with a reddish-purple surface is observed in a school-age boy. The lesion was first noted 3 months ago during a routine oral examination but recently it has increased in size and interferes with eating. A periapical radiograph demonstrated focal loss of the alveolar crestal bone in the mandibular incisor region. The diagnosis of peripheral giant cell granuloma, a benign reactive gingival lesion, is confirmed by histopathologic examination. Early detection and excision of this hyperplastic nodule is important to minimize potential dentoalveolar complications.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1616.2537482498keywords = alveolar (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/48. Peripheral giant cell granuloma--a case report.Peripheral giant cell granuloma is a lesion arising mainly from the connective tissue of gingiva or periosteum of alveolar ridge. A case of peripheral giant cell granuloma involving a deciduous molar and the succedaneous tooth is reported. The lesion was large and interfered with occlusion. Surgical excision of the lesion along with the deciduous first molar was done. The underlying permanent first premolar was also involved, and had to be removed. The importance of an adequate salivary flow and maintenance of oral hygiene in the prevention of such lesions is stressed.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 13100.800343513keywords = alveolar ridge, alveolar, ridge (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/48. A case of Burkitt's lymphoma that presented initially with resorption of alveolar bone.A 16-year-old male was evaluated for a 1-month history of alveolar bone resorption, which had been treated with endodontics by a neighborhood dentist. Intraoral examination showed slight gingival swelling and teeth mobility. However, no tumor mass was seen. The panoramic image showed resorption of alveolar bone and loss of teeth lamina dura. Because he complained of general fatigue, he was introduced to the internist. Biopsies of gingiva and bone marrow aspiration revealed a massive proliferation of lymphoblasts expressing CD10, 19, 20 and hla-dr antigens on the surface. Their karyotypes were abnormal; 46, XY, t (8;14) (q24;q32). Accordingly, he was diagnosed as Burkitt's lymphoma, and received intensive chemotherapy which relieved his symptoms and decreased his tumor. However, his disease soon became refractory to chemotherapy, and he died 11 weeks after the onset.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 4848.7612447493keywords = alveolar (Clic here for more details about this article) |
5/48. Benign mucous membrane pemphigoid--a case report.Benign mucous membrane pemphigoid (BMMP) is a relatively rare, chronic vesiculobullous disease. It frequently affects postmenopausal women, although cases have been reported in younger individuals. Benign mucous membrane pemphigoid has a predilection to affect multiple mucosal surfaces including the gingivae, hard and soft palate, alveolar ridge, nose, pharynx, gastrointestinal tract, genitalia and the conjunctiva. It is seen clinically as bullae or erosions on the mucosae or gingivae. The bullae rupture after 24-48 hours and the erosions heal within 7-14 days, sometimes with scar formation. Scarring frequently occurs with ocular mucosa involvement and may contribute to blindness. In order to make a diagnosis, the clinical features must be correlated with microscopic and immunopathological findings. Benign mucous membrane pemphigoid is treated with high doses of corticosteroids and immunosuppressive agents. This paper is a presentation of a case report in a 36-year-old woman.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 13100.800343513keywords = alveolar ridge, alveolar, ridge (Clic here for more details about this article) |
6/48. Pyogenic granuloma: case report in a 9-year-old girl.Based on clinical features alone, pyogenic granuloma can be difficult to differentiate from a peripheral giant cell granuloma, a more aggressive oral lesion that could have consequences such as teeth displacement and alveolar bone resorption. A thorough clinical and radiographic examination is important to determine whether teeth and/or bone are involved. Furthermore, the early onset of puberty in females may increase the prevalence of pyogenic granuloma at a young age.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 808.12687412488keywords = alveolar (Clic here for more details about this article) |
7/48. Congenital fibrous epulis in the infant.Congenital fibrous epulis is an extremely rare tumor of infancy. It is a benign gingival tumor and generally seen in maxillary alveolar crest and its etiology remains the subject of debate. Congenital fibrous epulis could be considered a hamartomatous lesion. Histologically it does not show the closely packed large granular cells necessary for the diagnosis of an ordinary congenital epulis. Instead, it consists of irregular bundles of collagenous connective tissue, varying numbers of fusiform cells with oval or fusiform shaped nuclei and mild subepithelial inflammatory infiltration with tiny blood vessels and in this case a woven bone spicule in the deep area. Recommended treatment for this tumor is simple excision. We report upon a case of congenital fibrous epulis in a male infant and discuss the clinical features, histopathologic findings, and surgical treatment.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 808.12687412488keywords = alveolar (Clic here for more details about this article) |
8/48. Primary oral tuberculosis: a report of a case diagnosed by polymerase chain reaction.We present a case of primary oral tuberculosis, affecting the maxillary gingiva and causing alveolar bone loss in a 34-year-old Colombian female patient. Definitive diagnosis was facilitated by polymerase chain reaction analysis, a useful modern tool for the diagnosis of infectious diseases. The location and clinical presentation of this lesion is unusual and underlines the importance of considering tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of oral lesions that affect the gingiva and alveolar bone.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1616.2537482498keywords = alveolar (Clic here for more details about this article) |
9/48. tooth exfoliation and necrosis of the crestal bone caused by the use of formocresol.A 68-year-old woman received a formocresol pulpectomy of the right lower lateral incisor. The temporary restoration was lost within hours. The next day, the patient suffered continuous pain, the gingiva sloughed, and the alveolar bone was exposed. Four days after treatment, the patient complained of moderate pain. Six days after the pulpectomy, the tooth spontaneously exfoliated. At this time she was referred to our hospital. The clinical diagnosis was chronic alveolitis. Treatment consisted of irrigation of the area. Three weeks after the pulpectomy, the dull pain had subsided, but the alveolar bone of the area showed increased mobility. Five weeks after the pulpectomy, the mobility of the alveolar bone was more significant and a sequestrectomy was performed with the patient under local anesthesia. The sequestrum of necrotic bone was approximately 10 x 5 x 5 mm in size. The patient has been symptom-free for 2 years since the sequestrectomy.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 2424.3806223746keywords = alveolar (Clic here for more details about this article) |
10/48. Rare lesions of the oral cavity: case report of an actinomycotic lesion limited to the gingiva.actinomycosis is an infectious disease that frequently has chronic granulomatous and suppurative lesions caused by saprophytic actinomyces species. Although cervicofacial actinomycosis is known to be the most common type, intraorally and periodontally types occur rarely in a localized fashion. The present case reports on an adult periodontitis patient with a diffuse and atypic actinomycotic lesion which was limited to the gingiva and had an abscess formation, a large desquamation and subsequent exposure of the alveolar bone in the involved region. diagnosis was based on histopathological examination, the history of the case and clinical nature of the lesion. The patient responded to daily administration of 100 g doxcycycline (first day-bid) for 3 weeks and 0.2% chlorhexidine gluconate irrigation (following tooth brushing) performed with oral hygiene reinforcement and periodontal debridement procedures. Complete improvement of the lesion was observed after 5 weeks. Due to the opportunistic characteristics of the actinomycotic infection, early and adequate differential diagnosis of actinomycosis prior to therapeutic attempts, as well as management steps, are of great importance in the oral cavity to prevent the spread of the disease.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 808.12687412488keywords = alveolar (Clic here for more details about this article) |
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