ABSTRACT
Odontogenic myxoma is a maxillofacial tumor that is benign in nature. It is characterized by a slow-growing, painless, and site-aggressive behavior. A main feature is that it is not encapsulated so it has high potential of invasiveness and penetration into peripheral tissues. Large lesions may cause extensive compromise of the region. Treatment strategy for Odontogenic Myxoma is still controversial. Radical resection with an appropriate surgical margin is recommended, but emerging evidence has suggested that a more conservative approach will result in less morbidity and adequate results. This report shows a remarkable result on a 16-year-old patient who had a Mandibular Odontogenic Myxoma treated with a conservative approach. Intra-lesional absolute alcohol irrigation was performed during a 5-month period. Considerable volume reduction of the lesion happened which allowed a minimal overall resection. No recurrence was found after a 3 year follow-up.
ABSTRACT
El agrandamiento gingival (AG) es el aumento de volumen anormal de la encía que genera cambios estéticos y síntomas clínicos como sangrado gingival espontáneo o inducido, trastornos periodontales y migración patológica dentaria, entre otros. Este proceso patológico puede ser un efecto secundario a ciertos fármacos como anticonvulsivantes, bloqueadores de canales de calcio e inmunosupresores. Se presenta el caso de un paciente sexo masculino de 74 años de edad con antecedentes de trasplante renal, en tratamiento con ciclosporina, que acude por aumento del volumen intraoral, clínicamente compatible con agrandamiento gingival. Se realiza tratamiento basado en exodoncias, biopsia y control de placa. A los 2 meses se pudo observar una regresión de la lesión, y se confirma el diagnóstico con el estudio histopatológico. El manejo actual del tratamiento de esta enfermedad se basa en el control de la placa. Se sugiere dar un enfoque multidisciplinario y crear protocolos para derivar oportunamente antes de la expresión más agresiva de la enfermedad.
Gingival enlargement is an abnormal increased volume of the gum that induces cosmetic changes and clinical symptoms, such as gingival bleeding, periodontal disorders, pathological tooth migration, among others. This condition can be a side effect of certain drugs such as anticonvulsants, calcium channel blockers, and immunosuppressants. A 74 year-old male patient with a medical record of kidney transplant secondary to chronic renal failure receiving cyclosporine for the past 14 years is referred to our Hospital with the chief complaint of gingival enlargement. The treatment is based on tooth extractions, biopsy and periodontal treatment. A complete regression of the lesion was observed after two months. The current approach to treat this disease is focused on plaque control. A multidisciplinary approach should be used and clinical protocols prepared that allow early treatment and avoidance of more aggressive disease expression.
Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Aged , Cyclosporine/adverse effects , Gingival Hyperplasia/chemically induced , Gingival Hyperplasia/therapy , Immunosuppressive Agents/adverse effects , Kidney TransplantationABSTRACT
Los odontomas están compuestos de esmalte, dentina, cemento y tejido pulpar. Histológicamente se clasifican en 2 grupos: compuestos y complejos, mientras que clínicamente se clasifican en 3 tipos: odontoma central (intraóseo), odontoma periférico (extraóseo o de los tejidos blandos) y odontoma erupcionado. Epidemiológicamente son reportados como los tumores odontogénicos más frecuentes, sin embargo la erupción de este tipo de lesión es poco común, produciéndose en el 1,6% de los casos. Por lo general son asintomáticos, siendo comúnmente un hallazgo radiográfico, y en algunos casos pueden estar asociados con alteraciones de la erupción dentaria. Este estudio corresponde a un caso clínico de un odontoma complejo de gran tamaño que erupciona en la cavidad oral asociado a un molar retenido.
Odontomas consist of enamel, dentin, cementum, and pulp tissue. Histologically, they are classified into 2 groups: compounds and complexes. They are also clinically classified into 3 types: Central odontoma (intraosseous), peripheral odontoma (extraosseous or soft tissue odontoma) and erupted odontoma. Epidemiologically they are reported as the most frequent odontogenic tumor, however, the eruption of this type of lesion is rare, and odontoma occurs only in 1.6% of cases.