Elementary lesions in dermatological semiology: literature review*

Cystic lesions of the pterygoid process.

INTRODUCTION Cystic lesions of the pterygoid process are rare: there are only four case reports in PubMed. CASE REPORT Two new cases (one schwannoma and one cystic lymphangioma) are reported, with clinical, radiological and therapeutic aspects. DISCUSSION A literature review presents the semiology, radiology and treatment of cystic lesions of the pterygoid process.

The need for a general review of the basics of semiology course in the integrated strategy of curriculum

Pre-Cancerous Lesions in the Oral and Maxillofacial Region: A Literature Review with Special Focus on Etiopathogenesis

Many types of cancers develop in the oral and maxillofacial region. Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common cancer and constitutes over 90 percent of these tumors. Malignant transformation is a genetic process, which later makes a phenotyping change at the cellular level. Some cancers such as oral squamous cell carcinomas (OSCCs) develop from pre-malignant lesions and conditions. Despite adv...

A Rare Association between Meningioma and Two Intracranial Vascular Lesions: Case Report and Review of Literature

Background & Importance: Our study was performed based on the first case, reported in English, of a patient with three contemporary lesions, an extra-axial malformation and two vascular ones. Case Presentation: A 62-year-old man referred to our clinic due to right hand tremor associated to a slowing of idea-forming function and movements. The neuroradiological evidence showed a right fronto-te...

Dermatological complications of Lipiodol injection in Khorramabad

Introduction: Complications due to iodine deficiency involve millions of people throughout the world . Suitable ways to restore iodine deficiency are iodized salt and iodized oil , so that one dose of iodized oil can meet iodine deficiency for 3-5 years. The aim of this study was to assess dermatological complications of Lipiodol injection in Khorramabad. Materials and Methods : In this retro...