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Dandy–Walker malformation (DWM) is a rare intracranial congenital abnormality that affects the cerebellum and some of its components; particularly cerebellar vermis, fourth ventricle and is characterized by an enlarged posterior fossa. Although there is an extensive list of signs attributed to DWM, final diagnosis is solely dependent on imaging techniques as there are no signs that are characteristic of DWM. This article reports a case with DWM who was diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging.
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Dandy-Walker Syndrome/diagnosis , Dandy-Walker Syndrome/epidemiology , Hypertelorism , Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods , Female , Humans , Palate/abnormalities , Young AdultABSTRACT
Numerous causes for bilateral parotid swellings have been identified. It must be assumed that systemic factors play a key role, thereby the attainment of a definitive diagnosis requires a familiarity with full range of possible etiologies for these swellings. Differential diagnostic skills must be implemented to achieve a precise diagnosis. A case of bilateral parotid swelling in a child is presented and differential diagnosis is discussed.
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Child , Chronic Disease , Diagnosis, Differential , Humans , Male , Parotitis/pathology , RecurrenceABSTRACT
Steven-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a rare vesiculobullous disease characterized by an acute cutaneous eruption that ivolves the skin and mucous membranes including those of the oral cavity. A rare case of Steven-Johnson syndrome, an unexpected treatment response, in a 25-year-old female patient due to administration of intravenous Cefriaxone (1 gm), a third generation cephalosporin has been reported and literature reviewed.
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Adult , Anti-Bacterial Agents/administration & dosage , Ceftriaxone/administration & dosage , Drug Hypersensitivity/etiology , Female , Humans , Injections, Intravenous , Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/chemically induced , Typhoid Fever/drug therapyABSTRACT
Tuberculosis can affect any part of the body and oral cavity remains no exception. The oral lesions of tuberculosis, though not common, are seen in various forms. The purpose of this article is to emphasize the importance of early diagnosis of primary tuberculosis of the mouth, which may be misdiagnosed when the oral lesions are the sole manifestation of the disease.
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Child , Diagnosis, Differential , Female , Humans , Oral Ulcer/diagnosis , Tuberculosis, Oral/diagnosisABSTRACT
An investigation study on sex identity through mandibular canine index directed to detect sexual dimorphism using the Mesio-Distal width of mandibular permanent canines and inter canine and inter canine arch width in the mandible was conducted in the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davangere. 360 patients were subjected to the mesio-distal measurement and inter canine arch width. Males were detected correctly in 83.3% and in females 81%. They were statistically significant and the related literatures reviewed.
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Adolescent , Adult , Cuspid/anatomy & histology , Dental Arch/anatomy & histology , Discriminant Analysis , Female , Humans , Male , Mandible , Odontometry , Sex CharacteristicsABSTRACT
Gorlin's syndrome is a genetic disorder of autosomal dominant inheritance with high penetrance and variable expression. It embraces a constellation of many organs principally affects the skin, skeleton, and endocrine and nervous system. A rare case is reported to illustrate the features of Gorlin's syndrome without the features of basal cell carcinoma and to emphasize the need for early recognition and careful follow up by the dentist prevent severe sequelae.