{"title":"Dental management of the pediatric post radiation therapy—rhabdomyosarcoma patient: Case reports and review of literature","authors":"Kishore Shetty, Heber Tuft","doi":"10.1016/j.ooe.2005.06.010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ooe.2005.06.010","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This article describes the dental management in two patients aged 8 and 5 with rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) post-radiation therapy. The report discusses some of the common problems faced such as osteoradionecrosis, xerostomia, mucositis, candidiasis, trismus, loss of taste, soft tissue necrosis, and scar tissue formation and the need for the oral healthcare provider to understand these sequelae in order to best treat patients.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100990,"journal":{"name":"Oral Oncology Extra","volume":"41 9","pages":"Pages 242-248"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.ooe.2005.06.010","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87635043","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Liliana F. Silva, Diana Ribeiro, Leonor David, António Felino
{"title":"Oral osteosarcoma","authors":"Liliana F. Silva, Diana Ribeiro, Leonor David, António Felino","doi":"10.1016/j.ooe.2005.05.008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ooe.2005.05.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The aim of this article is to report a case of mandibular osteosarcoma of the soft tissue retromolar region, a rare pathological condition. We describe a 32-year-old caucasian male who presented with a left mandibular retromolar mass and odinophagy. Histopathologic study revealed an epithelioid tumor with production of bone and cartilage and focal formation of osteoid. The diagnosis was extraskeletal osteosarcoma of the jaw. The literature on this unusual pathologic entity is reviewed and the diagnostic challenge described.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100990,"journal":{"name":"Oral Oncology Extra","volume":"41 9","pages":"Pages 195-197"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.ooe.2005.05.008","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"137081587","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Solitary fibrous tumor of the tongue","authors":"Kei Sakamoto , Toshihiro Sawai , Akira Yamaguchi","doi":"10.1016/j.ooe.2005.06.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ooe.2005.06.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A rare case of solitary fibrous tumor occurring in the tongue is described. An 80-year old woman presented with a slow-growing painless mass in the apex of the tongue. Under a clinical diagnosis of benign tongue tumor, surgical excision was performed. The tumor was a submucosal well-demarcated mass of two centimeters in diameter. Microscopically, spindle-shaped tumor cells were haphazardly arranged in sheets, fascicles or whirling patterns with thick collagen bundles and marked capillary proliferation. Immunohistochemically, tumor cells were positive for vimentin, CD34 and Bcl-2, but negative for EMA, CD99 and S-100. Some tumor cells were positive for smooth muscle actin and also for angiogenic factors, such as VEGF, bFGF and their receptors, suggesting strong inclination to angiogenic differentiation. Although the tumor showed few signs of malignancy, a high labeling index of p53 was noted, implying a potential for malignant transformation.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100990,"journal":{"name":"Oral Oncology Extra","volume":"41 9","pages":"Pages 222-225"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.ooe.2005.06.005","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86947403","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cartilaginous choristoma of the gingiva","authors":"Vittoria Perrotti , Massimiliano Fioroni , Corrado Rubini , Adriano Piattelli","doi":"10.1016/j.ooe.2005.06.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ooe.2005.06.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Cartilaginous choristomas of the gingiva are rare lesions. These lesions can derive from metaplastic osseous or chondroid formation, stimulation of cartilaginous embryonic rests, pluripotent cells, development of a mixed tumor with predominance of osseous tissue or cartilage, other neoplasms and teratomas with preponderance of bone and cartilage. A 60-year-old male was referred for diagnostic evaluation of a nodule involving the adherent gingiva of the maxillary premolar region, present for about 6 months and extending into the vestibular mucosa. Microscopically, the overlying mucosa was acanthotic; the submucosal mass was composed by mature cartilage. Neither nuclear atypia nor mitoses were evident. In some areas, the chondrocytes appeared to be surrounded by dense connective tissue (pseudo-capsule). The diagnosis was cartilaginous choristoma. There was no evidence of recurrence at 2 years follow-up. The treatment of oral choristomas consists of a simple excision.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100990,"journal":{"name":"Oral Oncology Extra","volume":"41 9","pages":"Pages 216-218"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.ooe.2005.06.003","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77831474","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yuk-Kwan Chen , Han-Ren Tsu , Yu-Ju Lin , Li-Min Lin
{"title":"Intra-oral HIV-associated Burkitt’s lymphoma with mandible involvement","authors":"Yuk-Kwan Chen , Han-Ren Tsu , Yu-Ju Lin , Li-Min Lin","doi":"10.1016/j.ooe.2005.06.011","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ooe.2005.06.011","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Although Burkitt’s lymphoma (BL) of the oral cavity is very uncommon in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients, its occurrence is highlighted as one of the earliest clinical manifestations. This report deals with the first occurrence of intra-oral HIV-associated BL with plasmacytoid differentiation and mandibular involvement. It also serves to illustrate the importance of histological and immunohistochemical analyses of oral lesions to indicate the possibility of HIV-infection.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100990,"journal":{"name":"Oral Oncology Extra","volume":"41 9","pages":"Pages 249-252"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.ooe.2005.06.011","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77183730","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Merkel cell carcinoma in the oral cavity: A case presentation and review of the literature","authors":"S.M.G.A. Hendrikx , P.C.M. de Wilde , J.H.A.M. Kaanders , W.A.M. Blokx , R.L. Poorter , M.A.W. Merkx","doi":"10.1016/j.ooe.2005.05.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ooe.2005.05.009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a very aggressive small cell tumour of neuro-endocrine origin, usually arising on sun-exposed parts of the skin. Only four cases of intra-oral MCC excluding the lips are reported with a maximum survival of 26<!--> <!-->months. A new case with a MCC on the right glossopharyngeal fold is presented. Because of the aggressive behaviour and the fact that wide excision with 3<!--> <!-->cm resection margins as recommended for skin lesions is anatomically not attainable, a MCC in the oral cavity has a very poor prognosis.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100990,"journal":{"name":"Oral Oncology Extra","volume":"41 9","pages":"Pages 202-206"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.ooe.2005.05.009","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73283225","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Management of oral Kaposi’s sarcoma lesions on HIV-positive patient using highly active antiretroviral therapy: Case report and a review of the literature","authors":"Kishore Shetty","doi":"10.1016/j.ooe.2005.06.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ooe.2005.06.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This article reports an unusual presentation of an oral KS lesion in an HIV-positive HAART-naïve patient three years after diagnosis. The lesions gradually decreased in size subsequent to the initiation of HAART. KS lesions may regress after HAART begins, suggesting that the recovery of the immune system and a direct antiviral effect against human herpes virus 8 (HHV-8) may largely cause this improvement.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100990,"journal":{"name":"Oral Oncology Extra","volume":"41 9","pages":"Pages 226-229"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.ooe.2005.06.006","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84746310","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yuk-Kwan Chen , Yee-Hsiung Shen , Yu-Ju Lin , Yu-Tien Li , Kun-Bo Tsai , Li-Min Lin
{"title":"Buccal osseous choristoma in a 5-year-old boy","authors":"Yuk-Kwan Chen , Yee-Hsiung Shen , Yu-Ju Lin , Yu-Tien Li , Kun-Bo Tsai , Li-Min Lin","doi":"10.1016/j.ooe.2005.05.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ooe.2005.05.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Choristomas are defined as proliferations of histologically normal tissue located in an abnormal position. Osseous choristomas of oral soft tissue are rare lesions, especially in children, occurring most frequently in the tongue, and less commonly in other sites such as buccal mucosa, palate and alveolar mucosa. It has been suggested that osseous choristomas have developmental or traumatic origins. Definite diagnosis can only be determined after histologic examination, whereupon the treatment of choice is surgical excision. Here we present, what is to our knowledge, a second case of buccal osseous choristoma in a pediatric patient, along with a brief review of the current, pertinent literature.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100990,"journal":{"name":"Oral Oncology Extra","volume":"41 9","pages":"Pages 198-201"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.ooe.2005.05.006","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78979629","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Kaposi’s sarcoma of lymph node leading to a diagnosis of HIV","authors":"Kishore Shetty , Peter Giannini , Ronald Achong","doi":"10.1016/j.ooe.2005.06.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ooe.2005.06.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>We present a unique case in which an otherwise healthy patient was diagnosed with HIV after fine needle aspiration cytology of his enlarged lymph nodes revealed Kaposi’s sarcoma. A 23-year-old African American male presented with a slowly enlarging unilateral cervical lymph node of approximately three-months’ duration. Histologic evaluation of the surgical specimen revealed spindle-shaped cells with extravasated erythrocytes typical of Kaposi’s sarcoma. We discussed the results with the patient and the risk factors for HIV were elucidated. Subsequent testing revealed the patient to be HIV-positive. This article puts forth the patient’s presentation, workup, and final diagnosis of Kaposi’s sarcoma.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100990,"journal":{"name":"Oral Oncology Extra","volume":"41 9","pages":"Pages 234-237"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.ooe.2005.06.008","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77886644","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Peripheral ameloblastoma: An etiology from surface epithelium? Case report and review of literature","authors":"Kishore Shetty","doi":"10.1016/j.ooe.2005.06.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ooe.2005.06.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A 63-year-old African American male patient presented to the Dental Hygiene Clinic, LSU School of Dentistry for routine hygiene visit. On examination a 1.2<!--> <!-->cm red, sessile nodule was noted on the lingual gingiva of the cuspid–bicuspid left mandibular region. The patient mentioned he had noticed it a few months ago and did not seek care as it was asymptomatic. The lesion was covered by normal mucosa, had a smooth surface, and a firm consistency. All the involved teeth tested vital. Radiographic examination of the area involved did not demonstrate any bony destruction. A biopsy was performed under local anesthesia and the microscopic examination revealed ameloblastic growth with an intact layer of covering non-keratinized squamous epithelium. The tumor islands consisted of a central mass of loosely connected stellate reticulum-like cells surrounded by a layer of columnar cells with well-polarized nuclei. The histological and clinical features were diagnostic for peripheral ameloblastoma. There have been a few well-documented cases of Peripheral ameloblastoma originating in non-tooth bearing regions of the jaw bones. This evidence supports an etiology from surface epithelium.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100990,"journal":{"name":"Oral Oncology Extra","volume":"41 9","pages":"Pages 211-215"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.ooe.2005.06.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74947468","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}