1/25. Chorioepithelioma presenting as a bleeding gingival mass.A case is reported in which a very malignant neoplasm appeared clinically to be a pregnancy tumor or a hemangioma. There was, of course, no question as to the cause of death in this particular case. It was of interest because of the rarity of the tumor, the metastasis to the oral cavity, and the fact that the final diagnosis was established from pathologic examination. The case demonstrates, with emphasis, the great importance of biopsy and routine pathologic examination of all tissue for accurate and correct diagnosis, regardless of its clinical appearance.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = oral cavity, cavity (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/25. Emergency tracheostomy following life-threatening hemorrhage in the floor of the mouth during immediate implant placement in the mandibular canine region.BACKGROUND: The edentulous interforaminal mandibular area is frequently the preferred area for implant placement. methods: A case of emergency tracheostomy following life-threatening hemorrhage in the floor of the mouth during immediate implant placement in the mandibular canine region is described. The probable cause was bleeding from the sublingual artery or a branch of that artery following implant perforation of the lingual cortex. RESULTS: Healing was uneventful and the patient was released from the hospital after 11 days. Three years later, CT showed a well-osseointegrated implant with a severe buccolingual inclination. CONCLUSIONS: It is stressed that short implants (14 mm or less) should be used in the mandibular canine region and that effective treatment of this complication is essential.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 4.7889377691451keywords = mouth (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/25. Signs of medullar aplasia in the oral cavity: report of case.Medullar aplasia is a hematological disease characterized by medullar dysfunction that results in a marked decrease of various hematological cellular elements. This produces anemia, infections of different etiologies and also, spontaneous or provoked hemorrhagic syndromes of varying importance. A case of medullar aplasia affecting a child, diagnosed after a tooth extraction is reported, and accompanied by its pathological characteristics. In addition, an easy reading E.L.I.S.A/ test for diagnosing herpes virus type 1 or 2 is presented.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 4keywords = oral cavity, cavity (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/25. Near-fatal airway obstruction after routine implant placement.Implants have gained tremendous popularity over the past two decades, and their placement in the interior edentulous mandible has become routine. A case of near-fatal airway obstruction secondary to sublingual bleeding and hematoma is presented. The complication, anatomy of the area, and previous literature are reviewed, as are precautions to implant placement and other surgical procedures near the floor of the mouth. Although placing dental implants is generally a benign procedure, practitioners must be prepared for potential complications and have a rehearsed plan of action for the treatment of emergent situations. The floor of the mouth contains branches of the submental and sublingual and mylohyoid arteries that may lead to life-threatening complications. This caution obviously extends to any dentoalveolar surgical procedures that concerns the floor of the mouth such as tori removal, extractions, and iatrogenic dental injuries.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 2.8733626614871keywords = mouth (Clic here for more details about this article) |
5/25. Haematoma of the floor of the mouth following implant placement.Placement of implants in the anterior mandibular region is generally regarded as a routine, safe procedure. This case report describes an extensive haematoma in the floor of the mouth, following such a procedure, which rapidly became life-threatening, requiring an emergency tracheostomy to establish a surgical airway. The anatomic, radiographic and surgical aspects to the problem are discussed. Finally, when undertaking such procedures it is advisable to perform them reasonably close to a hospital where such a complication can be effectively and promptly handled by suitably trained persons.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 4.7889377691451keywords = mouth (Clic here for more details about this article) |
6/25. Oral bleeding: child abuse alert.physicians must be aware of histories, behaviours and physical findings of maltreated children. We report two cases of physical child abuse in which the initial symptom was oral bleeding. In both cases, the diagnosis was delayed and was made only after severe injuries were inflicted. Injuries to the oral cavity and oral bleeding of uncertain origin in infants should be considered seriously and should be carefully assessed in relation to adequacy of history to explain the mechanism of injury. When an infant has been injured and no adequate explanation is available to account for the mechanism, inflicted injury must be suspected and evaluated, so that in cases of child maltreatment, diagnosis and protection of the child from further injury can take place as early as possible.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = oral cavity, cavity (Clic here for more details about this article) |
7/25. Recombinant activated factor vii combined with local measures in preventing bleeding from invasive dental procedures in patients with Glanzmann thrombasthenia.Recombinant activated factor vii (rFVIIa), combined with local measures of fibrin glue and a celluloid splint, preventing bleeding from four invasive dental procedures is reported. A single dose of 180-200 micro g/kg was successfully used in three surgical removals of impacted teeth. Four doses of rFVIIa were required in another full mouth treatment of extraction, pulpotomy, filling and the stainless steel crowning of 13 teeth. The repeated dose of rFVIIa was given whenever the bleeding complication was visualized. It is cost-effective for preventing external bleeding. Additionally, an oral rinsing solution of tranexamic acid (25 mg/kg) was given three times a day for 7 days. In conclusion, rFVIIa has been shown to be an effective alternative to platelet concentrate in patients with Glanzmann thrombasthenia.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.95778755382902keywords = mouth (Clic here for more details about this article) |
8/25. A Stafne's cavity with unusual location in the mandibular anterior area.The typical Stafne's cavity, located on the posterior portion of the mandible, is a relatively uncommon entity. However, when the defect is located in the anterior region of the mandible, it is quite rare, having thus far been described in only 36 cases in the scientific literature. Most of these defects appear in the fifth and sixth decades of life, are localized to the area of the canines and premolars, and have a predilection for males. The inferior dental canal, one of the anatomical-radiographic landmarks that aid in the diagnosis of Stafne's cavity in the posterior region, is rarely present anterior the mental foramen. For this reason, because of its more variable radiographic appearance compared to the posterior defect, its tendency to be superimposed over the apices of the teeth, and the rarity of its localisation to the anterior mandible, it is much more difficult to establish a definitive diagnosis of a Stafne's cavity in this location. It is therefore more likely that a diagnostic error can occur, especially early on. We present a new case in a 68-year-old male in which the diagnosis was serendipitous, and we review in particular the aetiology and pathogenesis, clinical aspects, and differential diagnoses for this condition.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.22560080542684keywords = cavity (Clic here for more details about this article) |
9/25. Disseminated intravascular coagulopathy: manifestations after a routine dental extraction.Clinical signs and symptoms of acute disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC) include bleeding from body orifices, such as the nose, mouth, or ear, bleeding from an intravenous (IV) site, areas of ecchymosis, or blood in the urine or stool. The underlying disease triggering DIC usually determines the clinical presentation. However, patients with chronic DIC (compensated DIC) may possess subclinical signs and symptoms, and the bleeding disorder may only be identified through laboratory findings. In this compensated form, the triggering factor is exposed slowly and in small amounts (seen in malignancies and vasculitis), allowing replenishing of the augmented factors by the liver, adequate reticuloendothelial clearance of fibrin degradation products, and increased production of platelets, which prevent secondary fibrinolysis and the signs of bleeding. 1,4 We report a case of an 82-year-old male who presented to the emergency room 24 hours after a routine dental extraction with bleeding from the tooth socket, severe hypotension, and presence of ecchymosis on his chest. Clinical and radiographic exam revealed multiple thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms, as well as infrarenal and iliac aneurysms, continuous oral hemorrhage, and a unique presentation rarely documented in the literature: a bleeding tooth socket as the initial clinical sign and presentation of DIC.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.95778755382902keywords = mouth (Clic here for more details about this article) |
10/25. Management of bleeding in a multi-transfused patient with positive HLA class I alloantibodies and thrombocytopenia associated with platelet dysfunction refractory to transfusion of cross-matched platelets.thrombocytopenia is a common condition in the critical care setting. Repetitive platelet transfusion might lead to formation of alloantibodies. HLA class I and human platelet antigen antibodies can lead to transfusion-refractory thrombocytopenia. Transfusion of cross-matched platelets often is effective in these patients. We report on the successful use of recombinant activated factor vii in an acute bleeding situation in a multi-transfused patient presenting with positive HLA class I alloantibody status and thrombocytopenia associated with platelet dysfunction refractory to even transfusion of cross-matched platelets. The 41-year-old female patient developed HLA class I antibodies during former episodes of massive transfusion. Her former medical history was empty concerning hemorrhagic events. During this specific bleeding episode the patient suffered from intractable profuse bleeding from the nasopharynx and oral cavity. Global coagulation tests were within the normal range. Platelet dysfunction was confirmed by PFA100. Initially the patient responded well to Desmopressin infusion, but after 36 h she became thrombocytopenic and refractory to even transfusion of cross-matched platelets. Recombinant activated factor vii was chosen as the last resort. Two identical boli of 160 microg/kg NovoSeven each were injected via a central line within an interval of 3 h. After the first injection bleeding was significantly reduced and vasopressor support discontinued. After the second bolus bleeding completely ceased and did not reoccur. We did not observe any side effects. The pluripotent hemostatic agent recombinant activated factor vii might be a new option in the treatment of hemorrhagic episodes in patients presenting with this rare disorder, especially when the patient is refractory to cross-matched platelets or matched platelets are not available.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = oral cavity, cavity (Clic here for more details about this article) |
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