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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.
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Adulto , Síndrome do Nevo Basocelular/patologia , Humanos , Neoplasias Maxilomandibulares/patologia , MasculinoRESUMO
A case of natal and neonatal teeth in a 25 days old infant and its management is reported.
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Esmalte Dentário/patologia , Dentina/patologia , Feminino , Humanos , Recém-Nascido , Dentes Natais/patologia , Coroa do Dente/patologiaRESUMO
A case of progressive systemic sclerosis in a 36 year old woman is reported. The systemic, clinical, radiological and oral manifestations have been discussed.
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Adulto , Perda do Osso Alveolar/etiologia , Evolução Fatal , Feminino , Humanos , Doenças Mandibulares/etiologia , Ligamento Periodontal/patologia , Escleroderma Sistêmico/complicaçõesRESUMO
Mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection which involves the orofacial region. Depending upon the severity and extent of the spread it may involve the upper respiratory, ocular and intracranial regions. A case of mucormycosis in a 45-year-old male patient presenting as a diffuse swelling of the right side of the face, the right eye and extensive palatal ulceration has been reported and the literature reviewed.
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Complicações do Diabetes , Cetoacidose Diabética/complicações , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Infecções Oculares Fúngicas/diagnóstico , Fácies , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Doenças da Boca/diagnóstico , Mucormicose/diagnóstico , PalatoRESUMO
Serum fucose and sialic acid levels were determined in 50 oral cancer patients and 25 healthy controls. A statistically significant increase was noted in the study group. The increase in serum fucose level correlated well with the clinical staging in the study group whereas sialic acid did not. These values were independent of age, sex and histopathological grading. The result suggest that the serum fucose level is a better biochemical tumor marker than sialic acid level. However its usefulness may be limited if used judiciously to assess the prognosis of the disease.