“Celebrating Older Human Rights Champions” (World Senior Citizens Day Guest Comment)

World Senior Citizens Day Guest Comment BY Dr. Konidena Aravinda, Professor & Head, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Swami Devi Dyal Hospital & Dental College, Panchkul

A Case Report of a 55 Year Old Female with Epulis Granulomatosa

Epulis is any tumor like growth present in the oral cavity. Epulis granulomatosum is an enlargement of the soft tissue originating from the extraction socket and is thought to be a post extraction sequel. It is considered to be a benign exuberation of the soft tissue in the form of a hyperplastic reaction

Intraoral Rhabdomyosarcoma in a Young Boy

Rhabdomyosarcoma constitutes about 10 to 15% of the malignant neoplasms affecting children. Common sites of involvement include the head and neck, extremities and retropentoneum. Intraoral rhabdomyosarcomas are rare and can affect tongue, palate, oral mucosa or gingiva. A case of rhabdomyosarcoma is being reported along with a review of literature

Oral manifestations of McCune-Albright syndrome

McCune- Albright Syndrome (MAS) is a rare fibrosseous lesion, characterized by a classic triad of polyostotic fibrous dysplasia (PFD), cafι -au-lait macules (CALM) and underlying endocrinopathies. We present the oral findings of an interesting case of MAS with relevant review of literature. A 30-year-old male presented to us with swelling of both jaws over a period of two years. Cutaneous examination revealed cafι - au - lait macule over the back, crossing the midline. Skeletal survey showed expansile, osteolytic, mixed radiolucent- radiopaque lesions in skull and jaw bones. Serum alkaline phosphatase was elevated (388 IU/L), with normal calcium, phosphorus, parathyroid hormone and 25 hydroxy vitamin D levels. Diagnosis of McCune- Albright syndrome was made and he was treated with parenteral bisphosphonates (intravenous Zoledronate 4 mg) and is under follow up for surgical recontouring of the jaws. Early recognition facilitates better treatment and improves prognosis by reducing the morbidity

Submandibular gland swelling: A diagnostic dilemma

Submandibular swellings pose a diagnostic challenge to oral physicians, as many disease entities are involved in the differential diagnosis. Benign salivary gland tumors are one of them. Pleomorphic adenoma is the most common benign salivary gland tumor, which most commonly involves the parotid gland. Involvement of the submandibular gland is a rarity. This case report presents a rare case of a 60-year-old female patient with a unilateral submandibular swelling, diagnosed as a pleomorphic adenoma

Benign migratory glossitis: A rare presentation of a common disorder

Benign migratory glossitis, also known as geographic tongue, is a recurrent condition of unknown etiology characterized by loss of epithelium, particularly of the filiform papillae on the dorsum of the tongue. Clinically, it appears as multifocal, circinate, irregular erythematous patches bounded by slightly elevated, white-colored keratotic bands. The condition is very common in adults and older age groups. The present article describes a rare presentation of geographic tongue in a 2.5-year-old child

Apert's syndrome: A rare case

Apert's syndrome is a rare type I acrocephalosyndactyly syndrome characterized by craniosynostosis, severe syndactyly of the hands and feet, and dysmorphic facial features. The purpose of this report is to present an Apert's syndrome patient by highlighting the craniofacial characteristics and oral health care measures for these patients

Treacher Collins syndrome: A case report and review of literature

Treacher Collins syndrome (TCS) or Franceschetti syndrome is an autosomal dominant disorder of craniofacial development with variable expressivity. It is named after Treacher Collins who described the essential components of the condition in 1900. Incidence of this syndrome is approximately 1 in 50,000 live births and it affects both genders equally. It affects structures which are derivatives of the first and second brachial arches. The most common manifestations of TCS are the antimongoloid slanting of the palpebral fissures, colobomas of the lower eyelids, hypoplasia of zygoma and mandible, and various ear abnormalities. This article describes the clinical and radiographic features of TCS in an 18-month-old female who had reported to the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology