ABSTRACT
A case of diffuse, large-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma presenting as pericoronitis in the oral cavity is described. The diagnostic pitfalls are briefly discussed.
Subject(s)
Gingival Neoplasms/pathology , Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse/pathology , Pericoronitis/pathology , Actinomycosis/pathology , Child , Diagnosis, Differential , Humans , Male , Pericoronitis/microbiologyABSTRACT
Primary hyperparathyroidism is due to benign or malignant neoplasia of one or more parathyroid glands, causing a wide spread osteoclastic resorption of bone with fibrous tissue replacement. A case of primary hyperparathyroidism involving mandible of a 16 year old Saudi female is being reported. The patient was terated by surgical intervention. This case supports the opinion that negative laboratory tests viz., calcium and phosphorus levels do not exclude the existence of hyperparathyroidism (normocalcaemic type).
Subject(s)
Hyperparathyroidism/complications , Mandibular Diseases/etiology , Adenoma/complications , Adenoma/diagnosis , Adenoma/surgery , Adolescent , Calcium/blood , Facial Asymmetry/etiology , Female , Humans , Hyperparathyroidism/blood , Hyperparathyroidism/diagnosis , Mandibular Diseases/diagnosis , Mandibular Diseases/surgery , Parathyroid Neoplasms/complications , Parathyroid Neoplasms/diagnosis , Parathyroid Neoplasms/surgery , Phosphorus/bloodABSTRACT
This is a rare and unusual case in its presentation, the patient having aspirated a three unit bridge into the right bronchus and a central incisor being found in the stomach following maxillo-facial trauma. This paper also emphasizes the necessity of careful intra-oral examination before proceeding to any therapeutic manoeuvres.
