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Oral Oncol ; 120: 105404, 2021 09.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34225130

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES: Oral microbiome plays an important role in oral diseases. Among them, proliferative verrucous leucoplakia (PVL) is an uncommon form of progressive multifocal leukoplakia with a worryingly rate of malignant transformation. Here, we aimed to characterize the oral microbiome of PVL patients and compare it with those of healthy controls. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Oral biopsies from ten PVL patients and five healthy individuals were obtained and used to compare their microbial communities. The sequence of the V3-V4 region of 16S rRNA gene was used as the taxonomic basis to estimate and analyze the composition and diversity of bacterial populations present in the samples. RESULTS: Our results show that the oral microbial composition and diversity are significantly different among PVL patients and healthy donors. The average number of observed operational taxonomic units (OTUs) was higher for healthy donors than for PVL, proving a loss of diversity in PVL. Several OTUs were found to be more abundant in either group. Among those that were significantly enriched in PVL patients, potential protumorigenic pathogens like Oribacterium sp. oral taxon 108, Campylobacter jejuni, uncultured Eubacterium sp., Tannerella, and Porphyromonas were identified. CONCLUSION: Oral microbiome dysbiosis was found in patients suffering from PVL. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study investigating the oral microbiome alterations in PVL and, due to the limited number of participants, additional studies are needed. Oral microbiota-based biomarkers may be helpful in predicting the risks for the development of PVL.


Subject(s)
Leukoplakia, Oral , Microbiota , Mouth/microbiology , Biopsy , Cell Transformation, Neoplastic , Humans , Leukoplakia, Oral/microbiology , Microbiota/genetics , RNA, Ribosomal, 16S/genetics
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Rev. esp. cir. oral maxilofac ; 38(3): 176-180, jul.-sept. 2016. tab, ilus
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-153825

ABSTRACT

La impactación de terceros molares en la región condilar es muy inusual. Este artículo describe el caso de cordal incluido en región subcondilar en una mujer que refirió dolor inespecífico hemifacial y varios episodios de tumefacción. Se describe el manejo quirúrgico de estas inclusiones y se realiza una revisión bibliográfica (AU)


Ectopic impaction of the mandibular third molar in the condylar region is an extremely rare condition. This report describes a case of an impacted tooth in the sub-condylar region in a woman with hemifacial discomfort and recurrent swelling. A description of the surgical management of this pathology is given as well as a literatura review (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Middle Aged , Molar, Third/pathology , Molar, Third/surgery , Molar, Third , Tooth, Impacted/pathology , Tooth, Impacted/surgery , Tooth, Impacted , Dentigerous Cyst/pathology , Dentigerous Cyst/surgery , Dentigerous Cyst , Radiography, Panoramic/methods , Radiography, Panoramic , Anesthesia, General/instrumentation , Anesthesia, General/methods , Paresthesia/complications
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Quintessence Int ; 45(9): 769-77, 2014 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25019117

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: A study was designed to measure of the incidence of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (BRONJ) following tooth extraction in patients receiving or who have received intravenous bisphosphonates (Zometa, zoledronic acid). METHOD AND MATERIALS: A prospective cohort study was made of 36 patients subjected to 62 tooth extractions. All these 36 patients had been treated or were receiving treatment with zoledronic acid. RESULTS: The incidence of BRONJ following 62 tooth extractions in patients treated with zoledronic acid 4 months after extraction was 14.5%. CONCLUSION: No statistically significant associations were found with patient age, sex, hygiene index, total treatment time, surgical difficulty, or extraction site. However, the factors that significantly influenced the final presence of osteonecrosis were related to tooth extractions in the absence of periodontal disease, and if sockets remained unhealed at the month of extraction.


Subject(s)
Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the Jaw/epidemiology , Diphosphonates/administration & dosage , Tooth Extraction , Adult , Female , Humans , Incidence , Infusions, Intravenous , Male , Middle Aged , Prospective Studies , Risk Factors
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J Oral Maxillofac Surg ; 71(9): 1545-51, 2013 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23800673

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: An analysis was performed of the clinical and epidemiologic characteristics of a group of patients diagnosed with oral metastases of distant primary tumors or unknown primary malignancies. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study series consisted of 16 patients with oral metastatic lesions seen in the Department of Stomatology and Maxillofacial Surgery, Valencia University General Hospital (Valencia, Spain) that had been diagnosed in the previous 15 years. A retrospective analysis was made of patient age and gender, clinical characteristics of metastatic lesions, location of the primary tumor, and time elapsed from diagnosis to the death of a patient. RESULTS: There were 13 male and 3 female patients (mean age, 58.8 years). Ten patients had been diagnosed previously and were being treated for a primary tumor; 2 patients were diagnosed with a primary malignancy in the department; and 4 patients presented with an unidentified primary tumor (metastatic disease diagnosed from biopsy study). The predominant clinical presentation was mixed soft tissue and bone metastases followed by solely soft tissue lesions and solely bone lesions. Some patients showed no apparent oral lesions. Primary malignancies originated mainly from the lung followed by the prostate, gastrointestinal tract, thyroid gland, breast, and liver. Mean survival from diagnosis of oral metastases was 8.25 months. CONCLUSION: Oral metastatic lesions are infrequent, can affect male and female patients equally, can manifest at any age, and may constitute the first manifestation of a still unidentified primary malignancy. According to the literature, bone metastases are more common than soft tissue metastases. Nevertheless, in the present series, there was a clear male predominance, and the oral metastases showed a predominance of mixed presentations followed by solely soft tissue lesions and solely bone metastases.


Subject(s)
Jaw Neoplasms/secondary , Mouth Neoplasms/secondary , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Breast Neoplasms/pathology , Female , Gingival Neoplasms/secondary , Humans , Liver Neoplasms/pathology , Lung Neoplasms/pathology , Male , Mandibular Neoplasms/secondary , Middle Aged , Mouth Floor/pathology , Neoplasms, Unknown Primary/pathology , Palatal Neoplasms/secondary , Prostatic Neoplasms/pathology , Rectal Neoplasms/pathology , Retrospective Studies , Survival Rate , Thyroid Neoplasms/pathology
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J Clin Exp Dent ; 5(4): e192-6, 2013 Oct 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24455080

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: Schwannomas are benign and not very frequent tumors of the peripheral nerves, derived from the nerve supporting Schwann cells. STUDY DESIGN: Data were collected on the clinical manifestations (sex, age), location, size and symptonts of the lesions as well as the evolution time and the initial (presumption) diagnosis. RESULTS: Twelve patients were documented, with a mean age of 29,5 ± 12,1 years (range 16-50) and a balanced gender distribution. The mean duration of the lesions was 42,17± 45,3 months. The lesion located in the floor of the mouth was the largest tumor, measuring about 4 cm in maximum diameter, while the average size of the 12 schwannomas was 2.04± 1.1 cm. CONCLUSION: We present 12 oral schwannomas diagnosed and treated over a period of 10 years. Key words:Schwannomas, oral benign tumor, neurilemmoma.

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Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal ; 14(12): e616-9, 2009 Dec 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-19949369

ABSTRACT

AIMS: We analyze the possible clinical differences between bone jaw exposed areas in ONJ (osteonecrosis of the jaws) and ORN (osteoradionecrosis). PATIENTS AND METHOD: Group 1 was composed with 53 ONJ cases and group 2 with 20 ORN cases. In both groups we analyzed, the major size of the exposed bone areas, the number of exposed areas, the location on the jaws and the presence of others associated and severe complications, such as skin fistulas and jaw fractures. We also investigated the possible local aetiology or trigger factor of the lesions. RESULTS: The major size of the bone exposed areas was 2.29+/-2.02(mean +/- std.dev) in group 1 and 2.7+/-2.9 (mean +/- std.dev) in group 2 (p>0.05). The number of exposed areas was 1.8+/-1.34 (mean +/- std.dev) in group 1 and 1.2+/-0.55 (mean +/- std.dev) in group 2 (p>0.05). There were more fractures in the second group (20%) (p<0.05), and skin fistulas (35%) (p<0.05). We found more patients in group 1 in which the dental extraction was the local aetiology of the bone necrosis (35 cases, 66.03%), while in group 2 there were 8 (40%) (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: In our study with ONJ there were not differences in the major size of the bone exposed areas, but there were more lesions per patient than in group with ORN. The severity of the complications, such as jaw fractures and skin fistulas were higher in ORN, and in this group it was more frequent the spontaneous lesions than in the ONJ where it is more frequent following dental extractions.


Subject(s)
Diphosphonates/adverse effects , Jaw Diseases/chemically induced , Osteonecrosis/chemically induced , Osteoradionecrosis/chemically induced , Diphosphonates/administration & dosage , Female , Humans , Infusions, Intravenous , Male
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Med. oral patol. oral cir. bucal (Internet) ; 14(12): 616-619, dic. 2009. tab
Article in English | IBECS | ID: ibc-78745

ABSTRACT

Aims: We analyze the possible clinical differences between bone jaw exposed areas in ONJ (osteonecrosis of thejaws) and ORN (osteoradionecrosis).Patients and method: Group 1 was composed with 53 ONJ cases and group 2 with 20 ORN cases. In both groupswe analyzed, the major size of the exposed bone areas, the number of exposed areas, the location on the jaws andthe presence of others associated and severe complications, such as skin fistulas and jaw fractures. We also investigatedthe possible local aetiology or trigger factor of the lesions.Results: The major size of the bone exposed areas was 2.29±2.02(mean ± std.dev) in group 1 and 2.7±2.9 (mean ±std.dev) in group 2 (p>0.05). The number of exposed areas was 1.8±1.34 (mean ± std.dev) in group 1 and 1.2±0.55(mean ± std.dev) in group 2 (p>0.05). There were more fractures in the second group (20%) (p<0.05), and skinfistulas (35%) (p<0.05). We found more patients in group 1 in which the dental extraction was the local aetiologyof the bone necrosis (35 cases, 66.03%), while in group 2 there were 8 (40%) (p<0.05).Conclusions: In our study with ONJ there were not differences in the major size of the bone exposed areas, butthere were more lesions per patient than in group with ORN. The severity of the complications, such as jaw fracturesand skin fistulas were higher in ORN, and in this group it was more frequent the spontaneous lesions than inthe ONJ where it is more frequent following dental extractions (AU)


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Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Diphosphonates/adverse effects , Jaw Diseases/chemically induced , Osteonecrosis/chemically induced , Osteoradionecrosis/chemically induced , Diphosphonates/administration & dosage , Infusions, Intravenous
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J Oral Maxillofac Surg ; 66(5): 995-8, 2008 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-18423291

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: Mental neuropathy (MN) is characterized by the presence of a sensory defect in the form of paresthesias or dysesthesias in the territory innervated by the mental nerve. MN may be the first manifestation of systemic cancer, a symptom of spread of an established tumor, or a sign of infiltration in an intraoral lesion. In any of these cases, the symptom is indicative of a very poor patient prognosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 22 cancer patients with chin paresthesia were studied. Group 1 comprised patients with chin paresthesia who had a primary tumor in some other region at a distance from the oral cavity or maxillofacial zone. Group 2 in turn comprised patients with primary malignancies of the oral and/or maxillofacial territory and who likewise presented with chin paresthesia. Data were collected relating to patient age, gender, primary intraoral lesion (location, size, histologic diagnosis), primary systemic tumor, and mean patient survival. RESULTS: Group 1 consisted of 11 patients (8 men and 3 women), aged between 36 and 81 years (mean, 58.09 +/- 14.99 years), with different systemic cancers. The mean survival after the diagnosis of chin paresthesia was 14.8 +/- 16.5 months, and only 1 patient was still alive after 9 months. Group 2 consisted of 11 patients (8 men and 3 women), aged between 33 and 72 years (mean, 56.18 +/- 15.69 years). All presented with oral squamous cell carcinoma, with the single exception of 1 case of fibrosarcoma. In this group the mean survival of the 8 patients who died was 28.2 +/- 29.6 months. Three patients survived for a mean of 17 months. CONCLUSIONS: Chin paresthesia is a very important prognostic symptom determining the degree of infiltration of intraoral lesions, and in some cases it may be indicative of the existence of a primary tumor (identified or otherwise), with poor short-term survival--given that 81.9% of the patients studied (18 cases) had died before a mean of 20 months. Although mean survival was shorter (14.8 months) among the patients in group 1 than in group 2 (28.2 months), the difference was not statistically significant.


Subject(s)
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/complications , Hypesthesia/etiology , Mandibular Nerve/physiopathology , Mouth Neoplasms/complications , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/mortality , Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/secondary , Chin/innervation , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Mouth Neoplasms/mortality , Mouth Neoplasms/secondary , Neoplasm Invasiveness/physiopathology , Prognosis , Retrospective Studies , Survival Rate
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Med. oral patol. oral cir. bucal (Internet) ; 13(3): 161-166, mar. 2008. tab
Article in En | IBECS | ID: ibc-67310

ABSTRACT

No disponible


Objectives: To analyze the frequency and type of the most common benign tumors of the oral mucosa found at the Hospital Stomatology Service, and to study the clinical characteristics and possible etiological factors. Material and Methods: This is a retrospective study of 300 patients with histologically diagnosed benign tumors of the oral mucosa. Data was compiled for each case, documenting information relating to age, gender, medication, habits (smoking, oral hygiene), anamnesis (reason for consultation, symptomatology, evolution), and the characteristics of the lesion (site, color, size, surface, consistency, and base). Results: Of all the tumors studied, 53% were histologically diagnosed as fibroma. In the study of prevalence of benign tumors of the oral mucosa, no differences were found for age; however there were differences according to gender, finding a greater prevalence of fibromas, pyogenic granulomas, and giant cell granulomas in women, at a ratio of 2:1. The group of tumors studied showed a significantly asymptomatic behaviour, and self-limiting and slow growth. With respect to the possible etiologic agents, we found no statistically significant differences between them. Conclusions: Following the study of 300 patients histologically diagnosed with benign tumor of the oral mucosa, we can state that with regard to prevalence, we found significant differences with respect to gender, being more frequent in women. The fibroma is the most frequent benign tumor of the oral cavity


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Mouth Neoplasms/epidemiology , Mouth Mucosa/pathology , Retrospective Studies , Fibroma/pathology , Mouth Neoplasms/pathology
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Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal ; 13(3): E161-6, 2008 Mar 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-18305435

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES: To analyze the frequency and type of the most common benign tumors of the oral mucosa found at the Hospital Stomatology Service, and to study the clinical characteristics and possible etiological factors. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This is a retrospective study of 300 patients with histologically diagnosed benign tumors of the oral mucosa. Data was compiled for each case, documenting information relating to age, gender, medication, habits (smoking, oral hygiene), anamnesis (reason for consultation, symptomatology, evolution), and the characteristics of the lesion (site, color, size, surface, consistency, and base). RESULTS: Of all the tumors studied, 53% were histologically diagnosed as fibroma. In the study of prevalence of benign tumors of the oral mucosa, no differences were found for age; however there were differences according to gender, finding a greater prevalence of fibromas, pyogenic granulomas, and giant cell granulomas in women, at a ratio of 2:1. The group of tumors studied showed a significantly asymptomatic behaviour, and self-limiting and slow growth. With respect to the possible etiologic agents, we found no statistically significant differences between them. CONCLUSIONS: Following the study of 300 patients histologically diagnosed with benign tumor of the oral mucosa, we can state that with regard to prevalence, we found significant differences with respect to gender, being more frequent in women. The fibroma is the most frequent benign tumor of the oral cavity.


Subject(s)
Mouth Mucosa , Mouth Neoplasms , Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Child , Child, Preschool , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Mouth Neoplasms/diagnosis , Mouth Neoplasms/epidemiology , Mouth Neoplasms/etiology , Retrospective Studies
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Med. oral patol. oral cir. bucal (Internet) ; 13(2): 110-113, feb. 2008. ilus, tab
Article in En | IBECS | ID: ibc-67299

ABSTRACT

No disponible


The aim of this study was to analyze proliferative verrucous leukoplakia (PVL) and oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) for the possible presence of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). We studied three groups: Sub-Group 1 was composed of 10 patients with PVL, (6 of whom had developed OSCC); Sub-Group 2 comprised 5 patients with OSCC but no preceding PVL; and Sub-Group 3 were 5 controls with clinically normal oral mucosa. Oral biopsies from all cases were examined for Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) by nested PCR. EBV was detected in 60% of Sub-Group 1 patients (PVL ) and in 40% of Sub-Group 2 (OSCC), but in 0% of Sub- Group 3 (controls) (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Aged , Herpesvirus 4, Human/isolation & purification , Leukoplakia, Oral/pathology , Mouth Neoplasms/pathology , Herpesvirus 4, Human/pathogenicity , Epstein-Barr Virus Infections/complications , Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/pathology , Case-Control Studies
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Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal ; 13(2): E110-3, 2008 Feb 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-18223526

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study was to analyze proliferative verrucous leukoplakia (PVL) and oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) for the possible presence of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). We studied three groups: Sub-Group 1 was composed of 10 patients with PVL, (6 of whom had developed OSCC); Sub-Group 2 comprised 5 patients with OSCC but no preceding PVL; and Sub-Group 3 were 5 controls with clinically normal oral mucosa. Oral biopsies from all cases were examined for Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) by nested PCR. EBV was detected in 60% of Sub-Group 1 patients (PVL ) and in 40% of Sub-Group 2 (OSCC), but in 0% of Sub-Group 3 (controls).


Subject(s)
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/virology , Herpesvirus 4, Human/isolation & purification , Leukoplakia, Oral/pathology , Leukoplakia, Oral/virology , Mouth Neoplasms/virology , Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged
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J Oral Maxillofac Surg ; 65(1): 46-9, 2007 Jan.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-17174763

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: To analyze proliferative verrucous leukoplakia (PVL) for the presence of human papillomavirus (HPV) in different stages of the disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We studied 13 patients with PVL. In 10 patients (76.9%), a lesional biopsy was taken and frozen at -40 degrees C. Four patients were instructed to mouth rinse with sterile sera. The biopsy and rinse samples were analyzed for HPV by PCR. RESULTS: We did not detect HPV infection in the PVL tissue or in the oral rinse of any of the 13 patients in any stage of the disease analyzed, neither in oral squamous cell carcinoma nor in the simple hyperkeratosis. CONCLUSION: There was no association between PVL and HPV infection in our patients.


Subject(s)
Alphapapillomavirus/isolation & purification , Leukoplakia, Oral/virology , Papillomavirus Infections/virology , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Biopsy , Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/virology , Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Mouth Mucosa/virology , Mouth Neoplasms/virology
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Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal ; 11(1): E1-5, 2006 Jan 01.
Article in English, Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-16388285

ABSTRACT

The use of substances to augment soft tissues as aesthetic purpose is associated with, among other undesirable effects, the appearance of foreign body granulomas. The improvements made to these substances have reduced the incidence of adverse reactions, but not eliminated them. We present five cases of foreign body reactions to three different products, dimethylpolysiloxane (silicone), bovine collagen, and polylactic acid, which were injected into the subcutaneous cellular tissue of the patients (all five were women), between two and sixteen years before the appearance of the foreign body reaction. All five presented painless, diffuse facial tumefaction, of firm, elastic consistency. The magnetic resonance image (MRI) studies showed signs of intense inflammatory reaction in the affected areas. The histology revealed the presence of foreign body granulomas with giant multi-nucleated cells. The patients were treated with systemically administered corticoids, except in one case which did not require pharmacological treatment.


Subject(s)
Cosmetic Techniques/adverse effects , Face/surgery , Granuloma, Foreign-Body/etiology , Prostheses and Implants/adverse effects , Aged , Animals , Anti-Inflammatory Agents/therapeutic use , Cattle , Collagen/administration & dosage , Collagen/adverse effects , Female , Granuloma, Foreign-Body/drug therapy , Humans , Injections, Subcutaneous/adverse effects , Lactic Acid/administration & dosage , Lactic Acid/adverse effects , Middle Aged , Polyesters , Polymers/administration & dosage , Polymers/adverse effects , Pregnenediones/therapeutic use , Silicone Gels/administration & dosage , Silicone Gels/adverse effects
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Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal ; 9 Suppl: 143-7; 139-43, 2004.
Article in English, Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15580132

ABSTRACT

The term, odontogenic infection refers to an infection that originates in the tooth proper or in the tissues that closely surround it; said infection then progresses along the periodontia down to the apex, involving periapical bone and from this area, it then spreads through the bone and periosteum towards near-by or more distant structures. The relevance of this type of infection lies in that it can cause infections that compromise more distant structures (via direct spread and distant spread), for example, intracraneal, retropharyngeal and pulmonary pleural infections. Dissemination by means of the bloodstream can lead to rheumatic problems and deposits on the valves of the heart (endocarditis), etc. The conditions or factors that influence the spread of infection are dependent on the balance between patient-related conditions and microorganism-related conditions. The virulence of the affecting germs is dependent upon their quality and quantity and is one of the microbiological conditions that influences the infection. It is this virulence that promotes infectious invasion and the deleterious effects the microbe will have on the host. Patient-related conditions include certain systemic factors that determine host resistance, which may be impaired in situations such as immunodeficiency syndrome or in brittle diabetes, as well as local factors that will also exert their impact on the spread of the infection.


Subject(s)
Focal Infection, Dental/complications , Brain Abscess/etiology , Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis/etiology , Cellulitis/etiology , Fasciitis, Necrotizing/etiology , Humans , Ludwig's Angina/etiology , Mediastinitis/etiology , Meningitis/etiology
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Med. oral patol. oral cir. bucal (Internet) ; 9(supl): 139-147, dic. 2004. ilus
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-141262

ABSTRACT

La infección odontogénica es aquella que tiene su origen en el propio diente o en los tejidos que lo rodean íntimamente, progresa a lo largo del periodonto hasta el ápice, afectando al hueso periapical y desde esta zona se disemina a través del hueso y del periostio hacia estructuras vecinas o más lejanas. Su importancia radica en que puede ser el origen de infecciones que comprometan estructuras más alejadas (propagación por continuidad y a distancia) como infecciones intracraneales, retrofaríngeas, pleuropulmonares, diseminaciones hematógenas que ocasionen problemas reumatológicos, depósito sobre válvulas cardíacas (endocarditis), etc. (1). Los condicionantes o factores que influyen en la propagación de la infección dependen del balance entre las condiciones del paciente y el microorganismo. Entre los condicionantes microbiológicos está la virulencia de los gérmenes, que depende de las cualidades y de la cantidad del mismo, que favorece la invasión y los efectos nocivos sobre el huésped. Entre los condicionantes del paciente existen unos factores sistémicos que determinan la resistencia del huésped, la cual puede estar alterada en situaciones como en el síndrome de inmunodeficiencia o en diabetes descompensadas, y unos factores locales que condicionan la propagación de la infección (1,2) (AU)


The term, “odontogenic infection” refers to an infection that originates in the tooth proper or in the tissues that closely surround it; said infection then progresses along the periodontia down to the apex, involving periapical bone and from this area, it then spreads through the bone and periosteum towards near-by or more distant structures. The relevance of this type of infection lies in that it can cause infections that compromise more distant structures (via direct spread and distant spread), for example, intracraneal, retropharyngeal and pulmonary pleural infections. Dissemination by means of the bloodstream can lead to rheumatic problems and deposits on the valves of the heart (endocarditis), etc. (1). The conditions or factors that influence the spread of infection are dependent on the balance between patient-related conditions and microorganism-related conditions. The virulence of the affecting germs is dependent upon their quality and quantity and is one of the microbiological conditions that influences the infection. It is this virulence that promotes infectious invasion and the deleterious effects the microbe will have on the host. Patient-related conditions include certain systemic factors that determine host resistance, which may be impaired in situations such as immunodeficiency syndrome or in brittle diabetes, as well as local factors that will also exert their impact on the spread of the infection (1, 2) (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Focal Infection, Dental/complications , Ludwig's Angina/etiology , Mediastinitis/etiology , Meningitis/etiology , Brain Abscess/etiology , Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis/etiology , Cellulite/etiology , Fasciitis, Necrotizing/etiology
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Oral Oncol ; 40(4): 440-3, 2004 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-14969824

ABSTRACT

Proliferative verrucous leukoplakia (PVL) is an uncommon entity with a high tendency to develop oral squamous cell carcinomas (OSCCs). The objective of this study was to analyse the presence of various OSCCs in the same patient with PVL. We studied 19 patients with PVL who had developed at least one OSCC. We analysed how many of these developed more than one OSCC over a period between 24 and a maximum of 130 months, indicating the location of their OSCC, clinical type and the time lapse between the appearance of each of the different OSCCs in the same patient. Of the 19 patients, 10 presented more than one of these cancers, one of whom even went on to develop five different cancers. The most frequent location of OSCC was the gingiva and the palate; the least common was the tongue/floor of mouth. Ninety percent were women and 20% were smokers. The average time elapsed between the detection of the first tumour and the appearance of the second was 19.20 months (SD 13.41). Our patients with PVL developed a high frequency of OSCCs, on many occasions manifesting several cancers at different oral locations, thus demonstrating the field cancerization of this entity. The OSCC in PVL patients were at sites quite uncommonly affected in patients who develop OSCC in the absence of PVL.


Subject(s)
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/pathology , Leukoplakia, Oral/pathology , Mouth Neoplasms/pathology , Precancerous Conditions/pathology , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Disease Progression , Female , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Male , Middle Aged
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J Oral Pathol Med ; 32(7): 379-82, 2003 Aug.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-12846783

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Proliferative verrucous leukoplakia (PVL) is a multifocal and progressive lesion of the oral mucosa, often associated with papillomavirus, seen mainly in older females, and characterized by a high recurrence rate and high rate of transformation into verrucous or oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). The aim of this study was to analyse the clinical characteristics of a substantial group of patients with PVL, evaluating the characteristics of those who developed cancer, and comparing them with a group of patients with OSCC but no preceding PVL. METHODS: A group of 30 patients with PVL was studied for the clinical aspects and characteristics, age, sex, location, recurrence, the appearance of new lesions, and the frequency of development of oral cancer. A disease control group was formed with 110 patients with OSCC chosen randomly from among those treated in the same Service in this period of time. The patients were grouped as PVL and no cancer (Group 1); PVL developing cancer (Group 2) and patients with OSCC without clinical lesions associated with PVL (Group 3). RESULTS: The average age of the PVL patients (Groups 1 and 2 combined) was 70.97 +/- 12.73 years, of which 80% were women. Only 23.3% were cigarette smokers. The area most frequently affected with PVL was the lower gingiva. Recurrence after treatment was seen in 86.7%, and new lesions appeared in 83.3%. Many (63.3%) developed cancer (Group 2). Comparison of Groups 2 and 3 patients showed that those with PVL developing cancer were more likely to develop gingival carcinoma and also to be older, more often females, and less likely to smoke tobacco. CONCLUSION: Cancer developing in patients with PVL manifested particularly on the gingiva.


Subject(s)
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/pathology , Cell Transformation, Neoplastic/pathology , Gingival Neoplasms/pathology , Leukoplakia, Oral/pathology , Age Factors , Aged , Carcinoma, Verrucous/pathology , Chi-Square Distribution , Female , Humans , Lip Neoplasms/pathology , Male , Middle Aged , Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/pathology , Sex Factors , Smoking , Tongue Neoplasms/pathology , Warts/pathology
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