Clinical observations on mandibular chronic osteomyelitis: Combination therapy of decortication and intra-arterial infusion chemotherapy

Mandibular chronic osteomyelitis with diffuse osteosclerosis is recognized as an intractable infectious disease. We emplyed decortication and intra-arterial infusion of antibiotics in 6 cases. Decortication on the affected mandible was performed with retrocatherization to the superficial temporal artery of affected side under general anesthesia. Antibiotics, IPM/CS or FOMX was used through the artery for 4-11 days. In addition, we administered FOMX, PIPC intravenously for 8-17 days. CT and MRI were taken postoperatively. The postoperative follow-up period ranged from 1 year and 6 months to 2 years and 5 months. Postoperative MR showed that bone marrow signal was recovered to approximately normal in 4 cases. High signal area of bone marrow and osteosclerosis image remained in 2 cases, but showed improvement. The results were satisfactory without recurrence in all of 6 cases.

Efficacy of Benihuuki Green Tea on the Patients with Japanese Cedar Pollinosis / 日本補完代替医療学会誌

<i>Background</i>: As a complementary medicine we have evaluated the efficacy of Benihuuki green tea, which contains methylated form of tea catechin reported stronger anti-allergic activities than ordinary catechin, on Japanese Cedar Pollinosis (JCP) in comparison with Yabukita green tea, contains ordinary catechin. This study was carried out during the pollination season, Feb.–April, in 2005.<br> <i>Method</i>: Four hundred eighty six patients with JCP, visiting 12 otorhinolaryngology clinics in Fukuoka prefecture were divided into A and B groups and subjected to quasi-single blind clinical trials. Under ordinary conditions, A-group patients took Benihuuki green tea and B-group took Yabukita green tea every day from February 1^st to the end of Japanese cedar and Cupressaceae pollination season. We compared nose and eye symptom scores, medication scores and disturbance of quality of life (QOL).<br> <i>Result</i>: There were no differences observed between the two groups with respect to their symptom scores and the disturbance of QOL. However, decreasing trend of the medication scores was observed in A-group (p < 0.1).<br> <i>Conclusion</i>: It has been suggested that Benihuuki green tea is a possible candidate as a complementary medicine for JCP during the pollination season.<br>

Ultrasonographic Evaluation and Differentiation of Tumorous Lesions in the Floor of the Mouth: / Oral Science International

Ultrasonography may provide some information as to the tissue characteristics of tumorous lesions in the floor of the mouth, which have not been sufficiently clarified. Ultrasonographic imaging characteristics of these lesions are presented and the differential diagnoses are discussed. Ultrasonographic images of 5 patients with metastatic lingual lymph nodes (squamous cell carcinoma), lymphangioma, Schwannoma, ranula and dermoid cyst are presented. The literature on the imaging features of tumorous lesions in the floor of the mouth was searched using Medline. Five cases of tumorous lesions in the floor of the mouth are presented. The differential diagnosis through a review of the references was discussed. Ultrasonographic images clearly showed the internal structures of the mass. The homogeneity varied according to the degree of closeness of the cells and tissues, or the presence of fluid, hemorrhage, cystic degeneration and calculus. The echogenicity was due to the high acoustic impedance of calculus, cholesterol, and so on. The imaging features varied according to the ratio of the tissues, such as fat and fibrous tissue (in lipoma), or cholesterol and keratin (in dermoid cyst). A high vascular mass indicated malignant salivary gland tumors and hemangioma. In conclusion, ultrasonographic images revealed the distinctive features of the lesions and were useful for the differential diagnosis. Therefore, ultrasonography could be used to conjecture the content of the lesions and is considered to be useful for easy and accurate diagnosis prior to treatment.

Computed Tomographic Analysis of Inflammatory Spread in Adult Parotitis / Oral Science International

Adult parotitis exhibits various appearances on images. The purpose of this study was to investigate the imaging features of adult parotitis, focusing on the inflammatory spread in and around the parotid gland on CT images. We investigated 21 patients who were clinically and radiologically diagnosed with parotitis, including patients with concomitant occurrences of sialolith or Sjören's syndrome. Intra-glandular spread was divided into 13 diffuse types and 8 focal types. There was a significant difference in duration from the first onset of symptoms between the diffuse and focal types. Six of 8 patients showing focal type spread were associated with the concomitant occurrence of sialolith or Sjören's syndrome. Extra-glandular spread was observed in 13 (62%) patients. Of them, 12 (92%) showed subcutaneous fat tissue and/or masticator space involvement. Involvement of the parapharyngeal space and the superficial area just below the gland was observed in 4 and 7 patients, respectively. The appearance of extra-glandular spread was influenced by intra-glandular appearance and concomitant disease. The spread of adult parotitis possessed characteristic features in relation to clinical findings and concomitant disease. CT examination appeared to be effective for these diagnoses.