1/24. Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma of oral cavity and oropharynx.Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma is a variant of squamous cell carcinoma with distinctive histological and immunohistochemical characteristics and aggressive behaviour involving predominantly the upper aerodigestive tract. We describe the clinicopathological findings, along with immunohistochemical investigations, in 5 new cases with carcinoma localized in oral cavity and oropharynx.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = oral cavity, cavity (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/24. prenatal diagnosis of epignathus in the first half of pregnancy: a case report and review of the literature.Congenital teratomas of the oral cavity commonly present as tissue masses projecting from the mouth. The important prognostic determinants are: the age of presentation, technical problems during surgical removal of the mass, associated anomalies, and the nature of the composing tissues. This study reports one case of epignathus (an extremely rare oropharyngeal teratoma) that was diagnosed by ultrasonography at 19 weeks of gestation and reviews the relevant literature.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.20132355697995keywords = oral cavity, cavity, mouth (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/24. fatal outcome of erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae bacteremia in a patient with oropharyngeal cancer.bacteremia due to erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae is rare; the most common presentation reported in the literature is endocarditis. We report a 32-year-old man with oropharyngeal cancer who developed aspiration pneumonia and E. rhusiopathiae bacteremia, and presented with fever, chills, dyspnea, and productive cough with purulent sputum. Despite treatment with amoxicillin/clavulanate and nutritional support for 9 days, he died of respiratory failure. He had no clinical evidence of endocarditis. He had no history of animal or occupational exposure, and might have been colonized with E. rhusiopathiae in the oral cavity, followed by aspiration pneumonia and bacteremia. A fatal outcome in a patient with bacteremia due to E. rhusiopathiae without endocarditis is rare.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.2keywords = oral cavity, cavity (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/24. prenatal diagnosis of an epignathus: a case report and review of the literature.An epignathus is an extremely rare form of teratoma that arises from the oral cavity, most commonly from the palate. We describe a case identified sonographically at 17 weeks' gestation after a raised maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein was recorded. This pregnancy was terminated but we review the literature over the last 10 years and describe the management options available in such cases.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.2keywords = oral cavity, cavity (Clic here for more details about this article) |
5/24. Gastro-omental free flaps in oral and oropharyngeal reconstruction:surgical anatomy, complications, outcomes.Free gastro-omental flaps can be used to reconstruct defects in the oral cavity after ablative cancer surgery. The omentum can provide as much bulk as required. The generous gastro-omental pedicle allows mobility. The gastric mucosal lining has the advantage that it produces mucus, does not carry hair follicles and is not prone to troublesome desquamation. This paper reviews the surgical anatomy of free gastro-omental flaps and presents a series of eight cases in which these flaps were used for oral and oropharyngeal reconstruction.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.2keywords = oral cavity, cavity (Clic here for more details about this article) |
6/24. A case of NK/T-cell lymphoma complicated by a squamous cell carcinoma of hard palate during combination chemotherapy and radiation therapy.NK/T-cell lymphoma, which often shows an angiocentric growth pattern, is a distinct clinicopathologic entity highly associated with Epstein-Barr virus. The disease is characterized by a destruction of the upper respiratory tract, particularly the nasal cavity, palate and paranasal sinuses. Interestingly, NK/T-cell lymphoma is closely linked to a variety of complications, such as hemophagocytic syndrome, second primary cancer, sepsis and bleeding. Here we report a case of a 50-year-old man diagnosed initially as NK/T-cell lymphoma of the oropharynx and who developed a second primary carcinoma of the hard palate during combination chemotherapy and radiation therapy.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.0044094974981358keywords = cavity (Clic here for more details about this article) |
7/24. A patient with an epignathus: management of a large oropharyngeal teratoma in a newborn.An epignathus is an oropharyngeal teratoma composed of cells from ectodermal, mesodermal, and endodermal layers. Epignathi that arise from the palate or pharynx and protrude from the mouth result in life-threatening airway obstruction and usually cause asphyxiation shortly after birth. In our reported case, an antenatal ultrasound diagnosis allowed for preparation of an ex utero intrapartum treatment (EXIT) procedure. A tracheostomy was performed at birth with maternal-fetal blood flow still intact through the umbilical cord. Debulking of the large extraoral portion of the tumor, followed by complete intraoral resection, was performed. Masseteric function and swallowing slowly improved over several weeks. cleft palate repair is planned at 10 months of age. In the following report, the histology, classification, and pathogenesis of these "parasitic" tumors are reviewed.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.0013235569799455keywords = mouth (Clic here for more details about this article) |
8/24. The combined masseter muscle/intraoral cheek transposition (IOCT) flap for primary reconstruction of the dorsal oral cavity.A method for primary reconstruction of the dorsal oral cavity after tumor resection of T2 or small T3 tumors is presented. By combination of the masseter muscle flap with a cranial pedicled intraoral cheek transposition (IOCT) flap, a reconstruction of the defects with two layers of tissue is possible. This easy and functional reconstruction method is especially useful for high-risk patients because of the markedly reduced operating time.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = oral cavity, cavity (Clic here for more details about this article) |
9/24. Asymptomatic oropharyngeal lipoma complicating intubation.Oropharyngeal lipomas are rare tumours. We present the case of a young man with an asymptomatic lipoma almost completely occluding his supraglottic airway, found on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for a separate oral cavity lesion. Pre-operative anaesthetic assessment was undertaken because of the risk of airway obstruction at induction of general anaesthesia. We discuss the awake fibre-optic technique used for induction, as well as the treatment and follow-up of these tumours. This case highlights the need for formal anaesthetic assessment, in such cases, to avoid total airway obstruction at induction of general anaesthesia. It also emphasizes the extent of supraglottic obstruction that can be present without giving rise to any symptoms.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.2keywords = oral cavity, cavity (Clic here for more details about this article) |
10/24. Paraneoplastic changes of oropharyngeal mucosa in breast cancer.BACKGROUND: Paraneoplasias in the oral cavity are uncommon and have been rarely described so far. A woman with isolated papillomatosis and keratosis of oropharyngeal epithelia is reported. CASE REPORT: In a 43-year-old woman suffering from breast cancer, extensive changes of oropharyngeal epithelia were apparent 2.5 years after primary surgery and combined radiochemotherapy (RCT) as well as relapse therapy with RCT. At that time, radiologic investigations showed no locoregional or distant metastases. Nevertheless, after removal of the upper lip changes and skin resurfacing of the upper lip, progression of the oropharyngeal and labial changes was registered. Subsequent restaging showed advanced liver metastases. After treatment of the liver metastases, a regression of the extensive oropharyngeal changes became apparent. CONCLUSION: The appearance of untypical changes of oropharyngeal epithelia is suspective of paraneoplasia. In order to diagnose tumor recurrence, a restaging should be performed.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.2keywords = oral cavity, cavity (Clic here for more details about this article) |
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