Fanconi’s Anemia:

@#Fanconi’s Anemia (FA) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by thrombocytopenia,diverse congenital malformations which include skeletal malformations, hyperpigmentation, urogenital, renal and cardiac anomalies. We report a case of Fanconi anemia who presented with thrombocytopenia, bilateral hypoplastic thumbs, café-au-lait spots, with severe bleeding from the gingiva managed with platelet transfusion and extraction of the tooth was done

Mandibular ameloblastic carcinoma

Ameloblastic carcinoma is a rare aggressive odontogenic tumour that exhibits malignant histologic features in the primary site or in metastasis. This rare tumour needs immediate attention because of its aggressive and infiltrative nature. However, there are controversies regarding the definitive treatment because of the very few cases in the literature database. Here, we report a case of a 64-year-old male Asian patient who presented with a non-tender exophytic proliferative mass of 3 months duration. It was finally diagnosed as ameloblastic carcinoma and promptly treated surgically with a regular follow-up. Local long-term control and follow-up is imperative in such patient laying emphasis on potential pulmonary metastasis

Malignant transformation of a potentially low risk lichenoid reaction

Lichenoid reaction represents a family of oral lesions identical, both clinically and histologically to oral lichen planus. The triggering factor for this lesion varies from medicines to dental materials, usually demonstrating a cause-effect relationship unlike lichen planus. We present a typical case of lichenoid reaction on the buccal mucosa that appeared in response to betel quid which progressed to carcinoma during a follow-up period of 6 months. Lichenoid reactions occurring in response to known carcinogens and that occuring in risk group population has to be observed more cautiously

Bilateral inflammatory cysts of the jaw: report of an unusual case

Radicular cyst is the most common odontogenic cyst occurring in the jaws. The cyst is commonly found in relation to the maxillary anterior teeth in the third and fifth decade of life. Although multiple radicular cysts are not uncommon in the jaws, bilaterally symmetrical representation of these cysts is rare. Radiographs prior to extraction help in diagnosis of these cysts and thereby prevent further morbidities. We report a case of 16-year-old male patient who presented bilateral radicular cysts symmetrically in the mandible.