Background:   Although the majority of soft tissue masses are benign, it is important to consider malignancy in differential diagnoses. Because most soft tissue sarcomas present as a painless mass, clinicians must watch for signs suggestive of malignancy, including large size, rapid growth, and site deep into the deep fascia.The purpose of this study was to determine the relative prevalence acc...

Introduction: Schwannoma, or neurilemmoma, is a benign neoplasm of Schwann cells that is extremely rare in the soft palate. Herein we present a case of a soft palate schwannoma presenting with an ulcerated surface and purplish colour in a 12 year-old girl. This report also introduces a successful surgical technique for coverage of the defect left by surgery.

ImageS region containing bony defects of approximately 2×3 cm using a regraft from amputated soft tissue of the forehead. Thus, we obtained a good treatment outcome without using previously reported treatment methods such as a tie-over dressing although vascular anastomosis could not be performed in our case. Here, we report on our treatment outcomes. In July 2009, a 52-year-old woman visited a...

Parasitic twining is a rare type of monozygotic monochorionic monoamniotic asymmetrical conjoined twin. We report a case of epigastric heteropagus twin. An ultrasound scan showed a defect of 1.5 cm in the epigastrium. CT showed soft tissue lobulated mass with fat and air components coming out of the epigastric defect. At operation rudimentary alimentary canal with no viscera, was found in the p...

  Periarticular cyst and cystic soft tissue lesion around the knee are common. Synovial sarcoma is a rare and malignant soft tissue tumor accounting for approximately 5% of soft tissue sarcoma. A case is presented where a lesion adjacent to the joint line of the knee was diagnosed clinically and on imaging as a meniscal cyst. MRI signal was homogenous and no concomitant meniscal tears were seen...

Surgical resection of soft tissue sarcoma of the trunk can result in large defects requiring complex reconstruction for coverage of vital neurovascular structures and tissue defect. Large defects of the back could be reconstructed with multiple random pattern or local pedicled flaps. We present the case of a 48-year-old patient with a locally advanced dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans of the back...

Maxillectomy performed in acquired lesions is often very extensive or bilateral, sparing less hard and soft tissue the oral cavity. These defects need both surgical prosthetic rehabilitation. A definitive prosthesis inserted after complete healing, when patient accustomed to interim prosthesis. Definitive obturator warrants better retention stability needs a meticulous planning design for long-...

Methods: A patient who presented with a thin gingival biotype and severe labial alveolar bone defect of the mandibular anterior teeth required orthognathic surgery. CGF and autogenous bone were used to achieve periodontal soft tissue and bone augmentation during the orthognathic surgery. Photos of the operative area were taken preoperatively and 12 days, 1, 3, 6 and 12 months after surgery to e...

of costal cartilages. Another problem in case of maxillectomy is the restoration of the maxillary alveolar arch. While the palate can be restored satisfactorily with soft tissue only, the cartilage and rib are inadequate as graft material when osseous-integrated implants are programmed, so this technique is unable to restore masticatory function. In our case, we performed a partial maxillectomy...

The authors report their experience about the use of P.R.L. PLATELET RICH LIPOTRANSFERT method (platelet rich plasma mixed fat grafting) in 223 patients affected by soft tissue defects (ulcers, Romberg syndrome, Hemifacial atrophy, loss of substance, and signs of aging). This paper introduces the reader to PRP therapy and reviews the current literature on this emerging treatment modality, showi...