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R M Craig

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PubMed1987

Red, blistering, and erosive lesions of the oral mucosa.

Clinical diagnosis among the vesiculobullous diseases is difficult. Benign mucous membrane pemphigoid is a chronic condition, whereas bullous pemphigoid and erythema multiforme are self-limiting. Oral lesions can be the initial appearing feature of the disease. Therefore, routine histological examination with immunofluorescent studies and a good medical history will aid in differentiating among them. The case report described here shows a benign mucous membrane (cicatricial) pemphigoid in a 52-year-old female whose initial symptoms involved the oral mucosa with subsequent skin lesions. There is no other apparent mucosal involvement at this time. The symptoms are palliated with use of topical fluocinonide, but continued follow-up care is indicated.

Diagnosis, Differential↗
PubMed1986

A radiolucent lesion adjacent to the roots of the mandibular right first and second premolars.

A distinct odontogenic cyst of developmental origin, the lateral periodontal cyst has characteristic clinical, radiographic, and histopathologic findings. In addition to inflammatory lesions, lateral periodontal cysts may appear similar radiographically to an ameloblastoma or odontogenic keratocyst in its early stage; therefore, clinical and histologic correlations are necessary to establish the diagnosis and ensure proper treatment.

Adult↗
PubMed1985

An oral soft tissue lesion associated with a sinus mass.

A case of an inflammatory nasal polyp extending through an oroantral fistula and appearing as an intraoral soft tissue lesion is discussed. Although this is apparently a rare occurrence, the nature of the lesion was suggested by the history, clinical appearance, and radiographic findings. Surgical intervention and removal of the inflammatory lesion was followed by complete healing with closure of the oroantral fistula.

Aged↗
PubMed1985

Follow the leader: a learning exercise.

This manuscript presents an alternate method for students' acquisition of leadership concepts. It also invites the students to become actively invoLved in their own learning. "Follow the Leader: A Learning Exercise" enables students to observe leadership in action, and to analyze and assimilate leadership/management theories. After observing leaders, the students discuss how they would use what they learned to become better nursing leaders. The exercise covers these key nursing management concepts: principles of delegation of authority and responsibility, communication patterns, group process, decision making, and evaluation. In order to do the exercise, students need background knowledge of basic management procedures of planning, organizing, directing and controlling.

Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate↗
PubMed1984

Draining fistulas associated with an endodontically treated tooth.

A case of periapical actinomycosis is presented. Although apparently uncommon, actinomycosis should be considered when a chronic periapical lesion, often in the maxilla, is associated with an endodontically treated tooth or a previous history of trauma. Histologic examination of the tissue or the presence of "sulfur granules" in the exudate will usually establish the diagnosis. Treatment consists of local curettage and antibiotic therapy.

Actinomycosis↗
PubMed1984

A well-defined coronal radiolucent area involving an impacted third molar.

The dentigerous cyst is the most common developmental odontogenic cyst and appears as an asymptomatic, well-defined radiolucent area surrounding the crown of an impacted tooth. Because of potential serious complications, lesions that are consistent radiographically with a dentigerous cyst should be totally removed and examined microscopically to establish a definitive diagnosis.

Adult↗
PubMed1984

Two fluid-filled gingival lesions in the mandibular canine-first premolar area.

The appearance of two gingival cysts in the area of the mandibular right canine and first premolar is reported in a 46-year-old black man (Fig 1) along with a single cyst in the same location in another patient (Fig 2, 3). Gingival cysts are compared with lateral periodontal cysts. The similarities in location, clinical behavior, morphologic appearance, and age of occurrence would indicate a strong relationship. The gingival cyst probably represents the extraosseous counterpart of the intraosseous lateral periodontal cyst. A distinction based on strict clinical, radiographic, and surgical criteria should be made between these cysts.

Cysts↗
PubMed1983

Heterotopic pancreas mimicking carcinoma of the head of the pancreas: a rare cause of obstructive jaundice.

A 61-year-old man developed obstructive jaundice and had ultrasonographic and cholangiopancreatographic findings consistent with carcinoma of the pancreas. However, pathologically the obstruction proved to be from heterotopic pancreatic tissue compressing the common bile duct. This patient and eight previously reported patients with a similar problem are the subjects of this report.

Adult↗