Search PubMed⌕ Search

SEARCH · Search PubMed

Results for “Maxillary Neoplasms”

Search indexed PubMed citations on genomics, clinical trials, systematic reviews and public health. Explore titles, authors and supplied subject terms, then open the PubMed record.

Quote a phrase for an exact phrase match. Source license links do not imply unrestricted reuse.

At least 397 records · Page 22Linked to original sources

'Combined ameloblastoma and odontogenic keratocyst' or 'keratinising ameloblastoma'.

Four cases of either combined occurrence of ameloblastoma and odontogenic keratocyst or a rare keratinising variant of ameloblastoma are presented. The cardinal histomorphologic characteristics are simultaneous occurrence of ameloblastomatous epithelial islands with central keratinisation and multiple keratinising cysts. Immunohistochemically the tumour elements were keratin positive and occasionally S-100 protein and desmin positive. Major differential diagnosis of these neoplasms are discussed.

Adult↗

Odontogenic myxoma--a radiographic study of 21 tumours.

Radiological features of 21 odontogenic myxomas found in 14 women and 7 men were analysed. Ten of the tumors were unilocular and 11 were multilocular. Unilocular lesions were mostly located in the anterior and multilocular in the posterior areas of the jaws. Intralesional trabeculation was seen in all multilocular but only in 3 unilocular lesions. Because radiological appearance of myxoma may be essentially similar with many other lesions of the jaws careful radiological examination is mandatory for planning of proper treatment.

Adolescent↗

Melanotic neuroectodermal tumour of infancy: an immunohistochemical and ultrastructural study.

Two cases of melanotic neuro-ectodermal tumour of infancy (MNTI)--a rare neoplasm arising in the first year of life--are reported, with the results of immunohistochemical and ultrastructural examination. The tumours consisted of a biphasic cell population in a fibrous stroma. The small, darkly staining cells comprising the first population stained positively for synaptophysin, showing them to be neuroblasts, and the large epithelioid cells comprising the second cell population stained positively with the antibodies HMB-45 and NKI-Beteb, showing them to be melanocytes. Ultrastructural examination of the second case confirmed the biphasic nature of the tumour cells, with secretory granules and neurofilaments in the neuroblastic population, and melanosomes in the epithelioid population. These results add to the evidence supporting the neural crest origin of MNTI and confirm its formation from two distinct cell lines. Both cases have responded to local excision, with no recurrence more than a year after initial treatment.

Antigens, Neoplasm↗

Variable expressivity of the multiple nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome.

Four cases of multiple nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome are presented. No one component of the syndrome is present in all patients; instead, the many malformations associated with the syndrome have variable expressivity. The triad of jaw cysts, basal cell epitheliomas, and skeletal anomalies is well known, whereas other aspects, such as intracranial calcifications, hypertelorism, mental retardation, ectopic calcification, cleft lip and palate, cutaneous cysts, and palmar and plantar dyskeratosis, are more subtle and easily overlooked.

Adolescent↗

Clear cell ameloblastoma--an odontogenic carcinoma.

Two cases of aggressive intraosseous epithelial tumor of the jaws are presented. Both tumors demonstrated an unusual biphasic pattern with areas of acceptable follicular ameloblastoma together with a conspicuous clear-cell component. The clinical course indicates these lesions should be considered as low grade odontogenic carcinomas. Further subclassification according to the World Health Organization classification and the recently proposed modification by Elzay is discussed.

Aged↗

Reconstruction of the maxilla with bone grafts supported by the buccal fat pad.

In the usual reconstruction of maxillary contour, the grafts are usually exposed to the antral or nasal cavities. This leads to postponed remodelling and a higher rate of resorption and sequestration. To avoid exposure of the grafts, the buccal fat pad is rotated into the maxillary sinus and lined to the bone grafts. The vascularized buccal fat pad not only contributes to a better integration of the bone grafts but also enables the restoration of normal physiologic function of the maxillary sinus.

Adipose Tissue↗

Rhabdomyosarcoma of the parapharyngeal space in an adult patient: an immunohistochemical study.

Rhabdomyogenic malignancies occasionally challenge the diagnostic acumen of many pathologists. The diverse histologic patterns of RMS can range from the somewhat undifferentiated primitive to the bizarre, pleomorphic varieties. These neoplasms can be highly lethal and, until recently, were resistant to even the most aggressive surgical management. The grave prognosis for patients with RMS has remarkably improved however, as a result of careful clinical staging, awareness of histologic features and immunohistochemical techniques for identification, newer techniques in defining the extent of the disease, and multimodal therapy consisting of surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Immunohistochemical methods with specific antibodies, as used in this case, have proved to be the only definitive method to identify this variant subclass of RMS.

Adult↗

Head, neck, and maxillofacial childhood Burkitt's lymphoma: a retrospective analysis of 31 patients.

Thirty-one children with Burkitt's lymphoma of the head, neck, and maxillofacial region diagnosed between 1976 and 1988 were reviewed. The age range was 2 to 17 years (median, 7.2 years), and 77.4% were males. The most common presenting symptoms were detectable masses, floating and/or painful teeth, enlarged cervical lymph nodes, sore throat, and neurologic signs. The predominant primary tumor sites were the jaws and tonsils. All patients were staged by a clinical staging system, 17 of them having stage I-II, and 14 stage III-IV. Levels of lactate dehydrogenase and ferritin were the only significant laboratory parameters correlating with initial staging and disease-free survival. Radiologic features in the jaws were poorly circumscribed destructive lytic lesions with migration and crypt destruction of unerupted teeth buds. Complete disappearance of these findings was noted after successful chemotherapy and clinical regression of the tumor. Eighteen (58.1%) patients attained complete remission with a follow-up of 5 to 100 months. Stage was the most significant variable affecting outcome, with 90.2% disease-free survival of stage I patients, 72.4% of stage II, and 18.2% of stage III-IV. Based on these results, it is concluded that localized (stage I and II) Burkitt's lymphoma is responsive to chemotherapy and thus has a favorable prognosis.

Adolescent↗

Periosteal osteosarcoma of the maxilla: a case report and review of literature.

Juxtacortical osteosarcomas, including periosteal and parosteal subtypes, are uncommon neoplasms of the jaws. In long bones, the biologic behavior of the periosteal variant is reported to be more aggressive than the parosteal tumor. Juxtacortical osteosarcoma of the jaws appears to have a slightly more favorable prognosis than in long bones, although a larger series of cases needs to be evaluated before a definitive conclusion concerning the behavior of juxtacortical osteosarcoma of the jaws can be made.

Aged↗

Central odontogenic fibroma: clinicopathologic features of 19 cases and review of the literature.

The odontogenic fibroma is a benign neoplasm infrequently reported in the literature (20 cases). Nineteen additional examples are reported. This lesion occurs most frequently in the maxilla anterior to the molars and displays a striking female predilection. On occasion, it may be associated with an unerupted mandibular third molar. Histomorphologically, it is not encapsulated. A spectrum of fibrous connective tissue stroma is present: from myxoid to densely hyalinized and from relatively acellular to cellular. Calcification may or may not be present. It is distinguished by the presence of sparse cords and islands of inactive odontogenic epithelium. Enucleation or surgical curettage is appropriate therapy and recurrence is low. As there appears to be no correlation of histologic pattern with clinical behavior, it seems unnecessary to try to separate the tumor into two variants.

Adolescent↗

Calcifying odontogenic cyst associated with odontoma: a possible separate entity (odontocalcifying odontogenic cyst).

The calcifying odontogenic cyst (COC) has been reported to be associated with odontoma in about 24% of cases. Separation of the cases of COC associated with odontoma (COCaO) may lead to a better understanding of the pathogenesis of this lesion. A screen of the literature revealed 52 cases of COCaO. The male to female ratio was 1:1.9, with a mean age of 16 years. The most common location was the maxilla (61.5%). The radiographic appearance of most cases (80.5%) was of a well-defined, mixed radiolucent-radiopaque lesion. Histologically, the lesions usually consisted of a single large cyst (which is similar to simple COC) with tooth-like structures that appear to be an integral part of the lesion, giving the impression of a single lesion. In addition to the unique histologic features, differences in gender and in distribution were found between the cases of COCaO and those of simple COC. COCaO may be regarded as a separate entity and classified as a benign, mixed odontogenic tumor. The term odontocalcifying odontogenic cyst is suggested.

Adolescent↗

Primary intraosseous carcinoma: review of the literature and diagnostic criteria.

Twenty-four reports describing 39 cases of primary intraosseous carcinoma (PIOC) were reviewed and the clinicopathologic features were summarized. The mean age of the patients at the time of diagnosis was 51.0 years, and the male: female ratio was 2:3. The posterior mandible was the predominant site; in no patient was a lesion observed in the posterior maxilla. Twenty-five of 31 patients (80.6%) showed swelling of the oral mucosa. However, ulcer formation was observed in only 3 of 36 patients. Pain, sensory disturbances, and metastasis to regional lymph nodes were observed in 25 of 34 patients (73.5%), 9 of 15 patients (60%), and 13 of 33 patients (39.4%), respectively. Radiographically, most lesions produced bone resorption with ill-defined margins (51.6%) or with well-defined margins (19.4%). The diagnostic criteria proposed for PIOC are absence of ulcer formation, except when caused by other factors; histologic evidence of squamous cell carcinoma without a cystic component or other odontogenic tumor cells; and absence of another primary tumor on chest radiographs obtained at the time of diagnosis and during a follow-up period of more than 6 months.

Adolescent↗