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ABSTRACT: Ewing's sarcoma (ES) is a small, blue, malignant, round cell tumor of unknown origin. ES is the fourth most common malignant bone tumor, whereas among children, it is found to be the second most common primary malignant bone tumor after osteosarcoma. Swelling is usually the first clinical presentation, followed by pain. ES is an aggressive tumor showing rapid growth and metastasis with complex diagnosis. Because mandibular involvement is rare, it can be misdiagnosed as an odontogenic infection/tumor. We report an unusual case of ES in a 13-year-old female treated for an odontogenic infection before a diagnosis of ES was finally made to make the clinicians aware of this rare entity. Emphasis is also given that ES and odontogenic infections/tumors can masquerade each other with delays in diagnosis and the possibility of devastating results.
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Bone Neoplasms , Osteosarcoma , Sarcoma, Ewing , Sarcoma , Child , Female , Humans , Adolescent , Sarcoma, Ewing/diagnosis , Sarcoma, Ewing/pathology , Bone Neoplasms/diagnosis , Bone Neoplasms/pathology , Osteosarcoma/diagnosisABSTRACT
The study was done to describe the dental caries experience and dental care utilization among Tibetan refugee-background children in Paonta Sahib, India. The study was conducted on 254 school children in a Tibetan settlement in Paonta Sahib. Examination was done as per World Health Organization Oral Health Assessment criteria (2013). Data on dental services utilization was obtained from the parents of children using a structured questionnaire. Oral examination of 254 school children aged 6-18 years revealed an overall dental caries prevalence of 79.5%. The dental caries experience was greater in the mixed dentition (84%) than secondary dentition (77.3%). The mean DMFT was associated with sex and dental visiting patterns. About 60% children had never visited a dentist before. The main reason for dental visit was tooth removal (43%). The prevalence of dental caries among Tibetan refugee-background school children was high and utilization of dental care was low. A comprehensive oral health program focusing on preventive care and oral health education is recommended.
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Dental Caries/ethnology , Dental Health Services/statistics & numerical data , Patient Acceptance of Health Care/ethnology , Refugees/statistics & numerical data , Adolescent , Age Factors , Child , Cross-Sectional Studies , Dentition , Female , Humans , India/epidemiology , Male , Oral Health , Sex Factors , Socioeconomic Factors , Tibet/ethnologyABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: The internet and smartphones have a strong potential for addiction. Excessive use of these technologies can have adverse effects on psychological well-being of the users. OBJECTIVES: The objective of the study is to find out the effects of internet addiction (IA) and smartphone addiction (SA) on psychological outcomes of dental students in an Indian institute. METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, 320 dental students were assessed for their internet and smartphone habits using the Young's IA test (YIAT) and the SA scale (SAS), respectively. Psychological outcomes were evaluated using the insomnia severity index, the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale, and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. RESULTS: The median YIAT score was 35 and interquartile range (IQR) of 24-49 with 23% subjects reporting potential IA. The median SAS score was 108 (IQR 91.25-128). Both IA and SA were significantly associated with participants' year of the study. Significant correlations were observed between IA and SA with psychological parameters. CONCLUSIONS: The association of IA and SA with psychological parameters shows how these habits can affect the users' mental well-being. Public especially young adults should be made aware about potential harmful effects of the internet and smartphones.
