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BMC Res Notes ; 7: 214, 2014 Apr 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24708884

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Odontogenic myxoma is a benign odontogenic tumor with locally aggressive behavior, and is relatively rare in the oral cavity. There are currently no clear surgical management guidelines for odontogenic myxoma, and a variety of approaches may be used. This study evaluated the literature concerning the surgical management of odontogenic myxoma, and reports the long-term outcome of a case managed by using a more conservative surgical approach. CASE PRESENTATION: We managed a 40-year-old Japanese man with odontogenic myxoma in the right mandible by enucleation and curettage, a relatively conservative approach that has proved to have been justified by a lack of recurrence over 10 years. Our strategy was compared with others reported in the literature, which was identified by a PubMed search using the term "odontogenic myxoma". Articles without full text or with missing data were excluded. The age and sex of patients, the tumor location (maxilla/mandible), treatment (conservative/radical), recurrence, and follow-up period were compared in the reported cases that we evaluated. From the initial 211 studies identified, 20 studies qualified as mandibular cases of odontogenic myxoma. Recurrence was reported in three cases that had been treated with a more conservative surgical approach. CONCLUSIONS: Enucleation and curettage has proved an effective approach in several cases in ours there has been no recurrence more than 10 years after surgery but the risk of recurrence appears to be higher. We discuss the important factors that must be considered when determining the correct management approach to odontogenic myxoma.


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Myxoma/surgery , Odontogenic Tumors/surgery , Adult , Humans , Male , Myxoma/diagnostic imaging , Odontogenic Tumors/diagnostic imaging , Preoperative Care , Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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J Craniofac Surg ; 24(6): e604-6, 2013 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24220480

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Craniofacial surgery occasionally results in sores and necrosis of the facial skin because of pressure from surgical instruments. During surgical treatment of mandibular condylar process fractures, the main mandibular fragment is routinely retracted downward using a wire to achieve a satisfactory anatomic reduction. This procedure may injure the facial skin. This potential complication is easily overlooked by medical staff, but it is easily preventable. We herein describe a method of using a rubber tube to avoid causing pressure sores of the facial skin during surgical treatment of mandibular condylar process fractures.


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Facial Dermatoses/prevention & control , Mandibular Condyle/injuries , Mandibular Fractures/surgery , Pressure Ulcer/prevention & control , Bone Wires/adverse effects , Fracture Fixation, Internal/instrumentation , Humans , Intubation/instrumentation , Male , Mandible/surgery , Mandibular Condyle/surgery , Rubber , Skin/injuries , Skin Care
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