SUPPURATIVE GINGIVITIS WITH ALVEOLAR INVOLVEMENT

Localized "alveolar cell" tumour with bronchial involvement.

The literature concerning the disease or group of related conditions, variously designated as alveolar cell tumour, pulmonary adenomatosis, and bronchiolar carcinoma, has been extensively reviewed by Neubuerger and Geever (1942), Ikeda (1945), Swan (1949), Hutchison (1952), and by Storey, Knudtson, and Lawrence (1953). The last of these added all the previously reported authentic cases to their...

Surgical management of Ossifying Fibroma of the mandible with inferior alveolar nerve involvement

Background and Aim: Ossifying fibroma (OF) is a benign fibro-osseous lesion, which is usually diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 40 years. The female to male ratio is 5:1, with affinity for posterior mandibular region. The aim of the present report is to discuss a case of OF and its clinical, radiological and pathological characteristics and the related surgical approach. Case presentation...

Alveolar echinococcosis presenting with simultaneous cerebral and spinal involvement.

A 37-year-old Tibetan shepherdess presented with headache and weakness of the lower limbs for 10 months. Examination disclosed a positive straight-leg-raising test. Neuroimaging showed a heterogeneous mass in the left temporal lobe (figure 1) and an intradural mass in the lumbosacral canal with L4 vertebral body destruction (figure 2). Chest and abdominal CT scans were negative. Two operations ...

Infratemporal fossa infection with inferior alveolar nerve involvement

Abscess of the infratemporal fossa is a rare complication which can be difficult to diagnose. It occurs mostly due to dental infection, tooth extraction, fractures and/or infections involving the maxillary sinus. This condition can be life threatening if not dealt with immediately. The maxillofacial surgeon must be aware of the symptoms and clinical findings of the infection of the infratempora...

Gingivitis.