Pleomorphic Adenoma in Cheek: An Uncommon Finding.

Pleomorphic adenoma (PA), also called benign mixed tumor, is the most common benign salivary gland neoplasm. About 90% of these tumors occur in the parotid gland and 10% in the minor salivary glands. Review of literature, clinical features, pathology, radiological fi ndings, and treatment of these tumors are discussed. We report a case of PA of minor salivary gland of cheek in 16-year-old female patient.

Desmoplastic Fibroma of the Maxilla : Report of a Rare Case.

Desmoplastic fibroma (DF) is a rare, benign but locally aggressive, intra-osseous lesion with a high tendency of local recurrence. A rare case of desmoplastic fibroma in the maxillary corpus is being presented with its pathology, clinical diagnostic methods, treatment and prognosis.

Efficacy of temporalis myofascial flap as an interpositional graft material in the management of tmj ankylosis:.

Temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis is an extremely disabling affliction that causes problems in mastication, digestion, speech, appearance and hygiene. Surgery of TMJ ankylosis needs careful evaluation and planning to yield predictable results. Ankylosis may be corrected surgically by an array of procedures like gap arthroplasty, joint reconstruction and interpositional arthroplasty. Though many types of autogenous grafts and alloplastic materials are available for the interpositioning, the temporalis muscle graft offers significant advantages like ease of harvesting, minimal donor site morbidity and effective coverage of the arthroplasty site. The efficacy of the same is highlighted in this article by its application in four cases of TMJ ankylosis.