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{"title":"Assessment of lip and finger print patterns in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and dental caries: A cross-sectional study.","authors":"Dakshayani Vijay Patil, Jiji George, Ankita Singh, Puneet Ahuja","doi":"10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_78_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_78_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objectives: </strong>Globally, the prevalence of diabetes and dental caries has been soaring high in recent times. There is a constant effort in the scientific community to develop a reliable and economic early predictor which can serve the purpose of mass screening of genetically vulnerable populations. The present study attempts to evaluate the different types of lip prints and finger prints in diabetes mellitus and dental caries and to see association between the most common diseases (diabetes mellitus and dental caries) if any.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Study subjects included 100 subjects (50 uncontrolled Type II diabetes mellitus patients and 50 healthy controls) in the age group of 30-80 years among the population of Lucknow. Lip prints were obtained using lipstick and cellophane paper, analysed, and classified using Suzuki and Tsuchihashi's classification. Finger prints were obtained using inkpad, analysed, and classified using Henry's system of classification.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We found loop-type fingerprints and type IV lip prints associated with diabetic patients. Non-diabetics showed loop-type fingerprints and type I lip prints. We found increased dental caries incidence (DMFT scores) in diabetics. Diabetic subjects with caries showed loop fingerprints, which reiterated our earlier findings but are not associated with type IV lip prints. Non-diabetics with caries showed arch fingerprints, but they are not associated with type I lip prints. We found that DMFT scores that we used to assess caries did not associate well with lip prints.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results from our study strongly suggest that dermatoglyphics can be used as a non-invasive technique to mass screen for diabetes as well as dental caries as both diseases are predominantly associated with loop-type fingerprints. Type IV lip prints could be used to screen for diabetes, but no association of lip prints was seen in patients with caries.</p>","PeriodicalId":38846,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology","volume":"28 3","pages":"409-414"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11633912/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142819416","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":"Focal osteoporotic bone marrow defect: A happenstance finding.","authors":"Shalini Nair, Shahnaz Mahaboob, Jobin Mathew, Aiswarya Thoyakkat","doi":"10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_22_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_22_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Focal osteoporotic bone marrow defects (FOBMDs) of jaws are rare and usually discovered as an incidental radiographic finding. They present as a poorly demarcated radiolucency affecting the posterior mandible of middle-aged women with pathogenesis remaining unknown. A 60-year-old female patient had visited our dental college for routine dental checkup and oral prophylaxis. Her radiograph revealed a well-defined radiolucency in the left mandibular posterior region as an incidental finding. Clinical examination revealed a diffuse swelling in the above-mentioned region which the patient had not noticed. The patient gave a history of trauma in the same region almost 20 years back. Incisional biopsy was performed. Microscopic examination revealed multiple bits of fatty fibro cellular tissue resembling the bone marrow with aggregates of blood cells. A diagnosis of FOBMD was given. FOBMD, although rare, should be included in differential diagnosis of the radiolucent lesions of the jaws.</p>","PeriodicalId":38846,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology","volume":"28 3","pages":"511-514"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11633909/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142819552","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":"Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD): A case report.","authors":"Hema Suryawanshi, Manisha Sahu, Priyambada Singh","doi":"10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_527_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_527_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a viral highly contagious disease affecting mostly infants and children and occasionally adults. It has become a significant public health problem because of frequent outbreaks and rise in its incidence, severity and fatal complications in Southeast Asian countries in the last few decades. India had experienced a sudden resurgence of HFMD recently in the year 2022. The clinical course of HFMD is mainly mild and self-limiting with recovery within 1-2 weeks, but in few patient's, severe form of infection has been reported. In this report, we present the case of a 4-year-old boy presenting with HFMD.</p>","PeriodicalId":38846,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology","volume":"28 3","pages":"464-466"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11633925/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142819577","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":"Quantitative correlation of serum and salivary trace elements in oral squamous cell carcinoma and oral potentially malignant disorders: An institution-based biochemical analysis.","authors":"Fahad M Samadi, N Sivakumar, Manjari Sonam, Pooja Sharma, Shaista Suhail, Mohammad Kaleem Ahmad","doi":"10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_34_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_34_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Trace elements are the important components that play a crucial role in various functions of the human body at cellular and molecular levels. Considering the role of the trace elements in precancerous and cancerous conditions, estimation of their levels in these conditions could aid in understanding the disease process and progression. The purpose of this study is to determine the alteration in salivary electrolyte concentration of oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMD) and oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) patients to correlate the variations with the severity and biological behaviour.</p><p><strong>Material and method: </strong>A total of 70 subjects were included in this study, and they were divided into three groups: patients with OSCC (30), OPMDs (30) and apparently healthy individuals (10). An informed consent was obtained, following which blood and saliva samples were collected from the participants. Salivary and serum levels of copper, zinc, lead, cadmium, calcium and magnesium were measured and compared between the groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The levels of biochemical elements in both serum and saliva were in perfect correlation. The amount of all the estimated metallic ions was found to be significantly (<i>P</i> 0.001) increased in OSCC followed by OPMDs and normal mucosa. The levels of copper, cadmium and magnesium were gradually increased in increasing grades of OSCC (<i>P</i> 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Salivary trace element levels could possibly have diagnostic significance in the early evaluation of OPMDs and OSCC as well. Increased levels of these elements might be used as a marker of disease progression and predictor of prognosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":38846,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology","volume":"28 3","pages":"434-442"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11633927/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142819397","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":"From teeth to ethnicity: A neural network approach to predicting population of origin through dental traits and anomalies.","authors":"Suraj Kataria, Rohan Shinkre, Sonal Jain, Kallur Nava Saraswathy, Mohinder Pal Sachdeva, Kp Mohan Kumar","doi":"10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_546_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_546_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of dental traits and anomalies in five North Indian populations (Khas Bodhi, Jaat, Khatri, Garhwali, and Gujjar) and predict the population of origin based on these traits and anomalies for forensic applications.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We assessed dental traits and anomalies in 454 individuals through intraoral examination. Neural network analysis was employed to predict the population of origin based on a combination of dental traits and anomalies.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Shovel-shaped incisors exhibited the highest prevalence among the studied traits and anomalies, occurring in 65.4% of the sample. Moreover, shovel-shaped incisors were found to be the most important predictor of population. Neural network analysis indicated that the most accurate population prediction among the studied populations was for the Garhwali origin, achieving a recall rate of 78.3%. While this may appear relatively low, it is crucial to emphasise that the proposed method serves as a corroborative tool for various forensic investigations.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study suggests that dental traits and anomalies can be valuable in predicting the population of origin within Indian populations for forensic purposes. The work enhances the forensic identification process by providing an additional layer of evidence for consideration in identifying both individuals and their ethnic backgrounds. Further research is necessary to enhance the robustness of prediction models.</p>","PeriodicalId":38846,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology","volume":"28 3","pages":"515-525"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11633917/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142819555","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":"A brief insight regarding Nasopalatine duct cyst- Report of two cases with a review of literature.","authors":"Snehanjan Sarangi, Debarati Ray, Tathagata Bhattacharjee, Jay Gopal Ray","doi":"10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_3_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_3_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nasopalatine duct cysts (NPDCs) are among the most common nonodontogenic cysts, typically located in the midline of anterior maxillary hard palate. They usually arise from the embryonic epithelial vestiges of the nasopalatine duct. NPDCs predominantly affect adult males, generally during their fourth decade of life. Clinically, they present as asymptomatic or occasionally painful, fluctuant or discharging swellings involving the hard palate. Radiographically, NPDCs are characterized by a well-defined, fairly corticated, inverted pear-shaped or heart-shaped radiolucency situated between the roots of the maxillary incisors. Histopathologically, NPDCs exhibit a wide spectrum of findings. The lining may be comprised of stratified squamous, pseudostratified ciliated columnar, columnar, or cuboidal epithelium, or a combination and transition of these types. The cystic capsule is fibrocollagenous and can exhibit certain unique features, such as neurovascular bundles, mucous glands, and cartilaginous rests. NPDCs are typically managed through surgical enucleation, and recurrences are rare. Herein, we present two cases of NPDCs, along with a brief overview of their origin, relevant diagnostic features, and management.</p>","PeriodicalId":38846,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology","volume":"28 3","pages":"483-487"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11633931/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142819493","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":"Mutational analysis of BRAFV600E in a case of sialadenoma papilliferum of oral cavity.","authors":"Kiran Jot, Reddipalli Sharath, Ongkila Bhutia, Varun Surya","doi":"10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_72_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_72_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This case report presents a rare benign salivary gland tumour called sialadenoma papilliferum. It comprises 3 to 5% of head and neck tumours and about 1% of all minor salivary gland tumours. The focus is on discussing the BRAFV600E mutation analysis and exploring its clinical implications, along with delving into the histopathological differentials. We documented a 73-year-old male, who had a white patch in the left retromolar trigone region for 6 months. The tumour was excised with a clinical diagnosis of verrucous lesion. Microscopic examination revealed exophytic hyperplastic parakeratotic stratified squamous epithelium and endophytic ductal papillary proliferation. The BRAFV600E mutation was present in the patient. Subsequent regular follow-ups were conducted, revealing no recurrence of the condition. This case underscores the pivotal role of BRAFV600E analysis as an invaluable diagnostic tool when confronted with the intricacies of intraoral salivary gland neoplasms.</p>","PeriodicalId":38846,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology","volume":"28 3","pages":"488-492"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11633923/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142819314","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":"The imperative role of oral pathologists in paediatric dental practice.","authors":"Nikhil Srivastava","doi":"10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_194_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_194_24","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":38846,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology","volume":"28 3","pages":"361"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11633922/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142819406","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":"Vascular Leiomyoma of oral cavity: A case report in young male patient.","authors":"Priyanka Agarwal, Adriana D Creanga","doi":"10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_138_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_138_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Vascular Leiomyoma of the oral cavity is an uncommon benign soft tissue neoplasia arising from the tunica media of the smooth muscle cells. We reported a rare case of Vascular Leiomyoma involving the retromolar trigone area of a young man. A 24-year-old male presented with a slowly growing mass in the retromolar area, which was associated with pain and difficulty in opening of mouth and eating and drinking. A punch biopsy was taken and sent for histopathological examination which revealed a benign angiomatous lesion. The mass was excised, and the adjoining area was curetted. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of Vascular Leiomyoma. The immunohistochemistry of cells shows: alpha-smooth muscle (+); vimentin (+), Desmin, actin (+), and S100 (-). Angioleiomyomas are benign lesions, but malignant transformation is a possibility so careful histologic inspection is necessary to distinguish these lesions from their malignant counterpart.</p>","PeriodicalId":38846,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology","volume":"28 3","pages":"506-510"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11633908/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142819517","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":"Association of oral cancer site with addiction and sociodemographic characteristics: A cross-sectional study conducted at a tertiary health centre.","authors":"Praful Maroti Hulke, Jalindhar Pandurang Baravakar, Vinod Genu Bagade, Alka Modi Asati, Sonali Tripathi","doi":"10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_62_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_62_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>In contemporary epidemic scenarios, oral cancer ranks the top 3 cancer types afflicting the Indian population. The primary risk factors include alcohol consumption, tobacco usage in various forms, such as cigarettes and smokeless tobacco, betelnut chewing, and infection with the human papillomavirus. This article submitted in preprint in medRxiv on 20 February 2024.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This study, conducted at a tertiary healthcare center, adopted a hospital-based cross-sectional approach involving 233 oral cancer patients who sought medical care from January 1 to December 31, 2017.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The findings indicate that males above the age of 60 (40.11%) and females aged between 41 and 50 years (45.45%) were the most affected groups. A statistically significant association (<i>P</i> < 0.05) was found. The primary sites for oral cancer were the cheek (40.36%) and tongue (31.78%). Remarkably, the majority of male patients exhibited a combination of addictions, including tobacco chewing, smoking, and alcohol use, whereas most female patients were exclusively involved in tobacco chewing.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>To curb the increasing prevalence of oral cancer in India, it is imperative to implement comprehensive public education initiatives and health promotion strategies aimed at reducing both smoking and alcohol consumption.</p>","PeriodicalId":38846,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology","volume":"28 3","pages":"422-427"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11633924/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142819422","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}