Δευτέρα 8 Ιουνίου 2020


COVID-19 and maxillofacial surgery
SM BalajiAnnals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020 10(1):1-2
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery : 2013 - 3(2)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:00
Six-hole versus four-hole miniplates in isolated, unilateral angle fracture of the mandible
A Senthil Kumar, B Saravanan, J Balaji, T Rohini, C Prasad, J AmirthaAnnals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020 10(1):16-24 Aim: The aim of the study was to find the suitable situation for the fixation of “six” hole miniplates in open reduction and internal fixation of displaced and nondisplaced unilateral angle of the mandible fractures. Subjects and Methods: Displaced, nondisplaced, simple, compound (linear and noncomminuted) isolated unilateral angle fractures with or without occlusal derangement...
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery : 2013 - 3(2)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:00
Ligaplants: A revolutionary concept in implant dentistry
Mehvish Saleem, Mayur Kaushik, Apeksha Ghai, Nitin Tomar, Soundarya SinghAnnals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020 10(1):195-197 Replacement of the missing tooth with an implant has gained popularity among patients. The advent of periodontal tissue engineering has brought about a revolution not only in the field of periodontology but also in the field of implant dentistry at large. Currently, the development of a periodontal ligament (PDL) attachment around dental implants has now become an important...
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery : 2013 - 3(2)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:00
Evaluation of presurgical serum cortisol level in patients undergoing major maxillofacial surgery
Sharvika Aher, Pushkar Waknis, Sonal Shah, Aditi Saha, Prathamesh Bhujbal, Deeisha GuptaAnnals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020 10(1):25-30 Background: Stress is an integral part of life. Anxiety levels may increase when it comes to being treated surgically due to road traffic accidents causing facial trauma, other pathologies or burns. The stress that is caused during a surgical procedure as well as during the treatment in debilitated patients or traumatic conditions is bound to cause disturbance...
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery : 2013 - 3(2)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:00
A unique case of Gorlin–Goltz syndrome with associated Sotos syndrome
Jeevan Lata, Jaspreet KaurAnnals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020 10(1):232-237 Both Gorlin–Goltz syndrome and Sotos syndrome are rare genetic conditions showing variable expressiveness. They both are inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern. Since these conditions tend to be multisystemic disorders, the familiarity of various medical specialists with its manifestations may reduce the time necessary for providing a diagnosis, better differentiation of these two conditions, or even the co-existence...
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery : 2013 - 3(2)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:00
Efficacy of microplates versus miniplates in the management of maxillofacial fractures
Gaurav Mittal, Anmol Agarwal, Ritesh Garg, Siddharth Sharma, Abhishek Rathi, Pooja KapseAnnals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020 10(1):31-36 Introduction: Increased facial trauma has led to advances in techniques of internal fixation, improvements in plating system, refinements in exposure of facial skeleton fueling the rapid use of internal fixation for the management of facial fractures. Evaluating 40 patients with confirmed midfacial (Le Fort I and II) and mandibular fractures, this study presents...
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery : 2013 - 3(2)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:00
Rapidly growing facial tumor in a 5-year-old girl
Martín Fernández-Ferro, Annahys López-Betancourt, Eloísa Santos-Armentia, Martín José Mosteiro-Cerviño, Jacinto Fernández-Sanromán, Alberto Costas-LópezAnnals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020 10(1):267-271 The aim of this study is to describe the clinical, radiological and histological characteristics that define lipoblastomas with special emphasis on differential diagnosis. The patient is a 5-year-old girl who consulted for a rapidly growing lower cheek tumor. This study analyzes, evaluates, and...
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery : 2013 - 3(2)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:00
Efficacy of transdermal diclofenac patch as an analgesic following premolar extractions in orthodontic patients
Sanjay Talnia, Ramesh Ram Fry, Atul Sharma, Dinesh Chand Patidar, Samta Goyal, Geetanjali GandhiAnnals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020 10(1):37-41 Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of transdermal diclofenac patch versus oral diclofenac tablet as analgesic following premolar extractions in orthodontic patients. Materials and Methods: Thirty-three symmetrical pairs of indicated premolars (either first or second) were included for the present study. Each patient was given either...
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery : 2013 - 3(2)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:00
Intraoperative blood loss in maxillofacial trauma surgery
Ehsan Aliabadi, Behrooz Malekpour, Saeid Tavanafar, Hamideh Karimpour, Mehdi ParvanAnnals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020 10(1):164-167 Background and Objectives: This study is aimed to assess the intraoperative blood loss of patients with maxillofacial bone fracture surgical intervention and to assess their need for blood transfusion. Materials and Methods: In this retrospective study, intraoperative blood loss of 206 patients with facial bone fractures, who underwent surgery between 2017 and...
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery : 2013 - 3(2)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:00
Combination of articaine and ketamine V/S articaine alone after surgical extraction of impacted third molars
Tushar Dubey, Manpreet Singh, Ashish Sharma, Shyamalendu Laskar, Arpit VashisthaAnnals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020 10(1):42-46 Objective: Local anesthetics are the most effective drugs available for the management of pain while performing operative procedures. This study was performed to compare the clinical efficacy of treatment with local anesthetic articaine (4%) with ketamine and local anesthetic articaine alone (4%) for the relief or prevention of postoperative pain, swelling, and trismus...
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery : 2013 - 3(2)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:00
Surgical strategy of endoscopically assisted periradicular surgery using novel head-mounted display system
Shintaro Sukegawa, Takahiro Kanno, Akira Matsuo, Yoshihiko FurukiAnnals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020 10(1):186-189 A novel head-mounted display offers high quality of endoscopic imagery in front of the eyes, irrespective of the head position. We present an application of the head-mounted display system as a personal integrated multi-image monitoring system in endoscopically assisted periradicular surgery. Our head-mounted display system displayed multiple forms of information as integrated,...
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery : 2013 - 3(2)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:00
Extensive mandibular odontogenic keratocysts associated with basal cell nevus syndrome treated with carnoy's solution versus marsupialization
Irshaad Abdoola, Irene T Munzhelele, Muniera IbrahimAnnals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020 10(1):47-50 The inherent proliferative capacity of the cystic lining of odontogenic keratocysts and tendency to recur with enucleation led to more aggressive management being widely recommended. Larger lesions preclude the possibility of resection. A case is reported in which extensive odontogenic keratocysts involve almost the entire mandibular medulla of a patient with basal cell nevus syndrome, illustrating...
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery : 2013 - 3(2)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:00
Anterior tonsillar fossa approach to elongated styloid process
Ehtaih Sham, Thyagraj Jayaram Reddy, P Suresh Menon, Veerendra Kumar, Archana Susan Nathan, Sheron Mathews, Karthik Vishwas Gowda, CV DhanushAnnals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020 10(1):203-209 Aim: To demonstrate the efficacy of a new novel anterior tonsillar fossa approach in management of elongated styloid process syndrome. Material and Method: We operated upon 20 patients with confirmed, symptomatic elongated styloid process. None of these patients gave a previous positive history of trauma...
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery : 2013 - 3(2)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:00
CBCT study of morphologic variations of maxillary sinus septa in relevance to sinus augmentation procedures
Shilpa S Dandekeri, Chethan Hegde, Pooja Kavassery, MK Sowmya, Bharathraj ShettyAnnals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020 10(1):51-56 Background: Augmentation of the maxillary sinus increases the lost height of ridge in the posterior maxilla. Bony convolutions from the floor of the sinus called septa may be encountered during the procedure and significantly impact the outcome of the procedure. Materials and Methods: For this retrospective study, 120 cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans were...
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery : 2013 - 3(2)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:00
A rare fracture pattern with extensive disruption of the zygomatico-orbito-maxillary complex
Priya JeyarajAnnals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020 10(1):220-226 A case of an unusually oriented fracture pattern and significant disruption of the right Zygomatico-orbito-maxillary complex, with severe comminution and gross displacement of its skeletal components, is described. Wide surgical access to all the fracture sites was provided by a combination of hemicoronal and intraoral surgical approaches. This enabled successful reduction, precise reapproximation, and stable fixation of the multiple...
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery : 2013 - 3(2)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:00
Evaluation of nasopharyngeal airway to facilitate nasotracheal intubation
Vinay R Dhakate, Amol Prakash Singam, Harshvardhan S BharadwajAnnals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020 10(1):57-60 Background and Aims: Nasotracheal intubation is the most common method of airway management in oral and maxillofacial surgery patients. However, many times, it is associated with bleeding resulting from trauma to nasopharyngeal mucosa. We conducted this study to determine the effectiveness of nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) to easily facilitate the nasopharyngeal insertion and to reduce...
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery : 2013 - 3(2)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:00
Concurrent occurrence of odontogenic keratocyst and lateral periodontal cyst in the mandible
Uday Kiran Uppada, Khalid Gufran, Nandini Dayalan, Shazia SalimAnnals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020 10(1):243-245 Clinical presentation of odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) along with other pathologies of the jaw such as ameloblastoma, and ossifying fibroma is well documented. However, the simultaneous occurrence of OKC with lateral periodontal cyst (LPC) is very rare. We present a clinical scenario where there was concurrent presentation of OKC with LPC.
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery : 2013 - 3(2)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:00
Efficacy of various routes of dexamethasone administration in reducing postoperative sequelae following impacted third molar surgery
GK Vivek, N Vaibhav, Akshay Shetty, Imran Mohammad, Nida Ahmed, Hemavathi UmeshappaAnnals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020 10(1):61-65 Aim: To compare the efficacy of intravenous (IV), intramassetric (IM) submucosal (SM) routes & oral routes of dexamethasone administration post impacted third molar removal surgery. Type of Study: Prospective randomized comparative clinical study. Materials and Method: This prospective comparative study included 60 patients with Class II and position B type of...
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery : 2013 - 3(2)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:00
Swelling in the floor of the mouth: A diagnostic dilemma
Ginni Datta, Ankita YadavAnnals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020 10(1):258-261 Epidermoid cysts are abnormal structures originating from abnormal ectoderm and are benign and slow growing. These are found anywhere in the body. They arise during embryonic fusion due to entrapment of epithelial remnants and sometimes due to faulty implantation of the epithelium. The cysts can be epidermoid (squamous epithelium), true dermoid (skin apppendages), and teratoid (all germ layers). They are usually diagnosed...
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery : 2013 - 3(2)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:00
Square face correction by gonial angle and masseter reduction
SM Balaji, Preetha BalajiAnnals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020 10(1):66-72 Introduction: The association of mandibular gonial angle, facial height, and jaw relationship in masseteric hypertrophy (MH) has not been adequately described for the typical Indian population. The aim of this study was to report the gonial angle relationship with facial height parameters in cases diagnosed with bilateral MH and its possible influence on the treatment plan. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective...
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery : 2013 - 3(2)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:00
Patient-specific implant for temporomandibular joint replacement in juvenile arthritis and facial asymmetry
Sergio Olate, Victor Bahls, Francisca Uribe, Alejandro Unibazo, Felipe MartínezAnnals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020 10(1):275-278 The aim of this report is to present a patient with juvenile arthritis, condylar resorption, and residual facial asymmetry treated with orthognathic surgery and unilateral joint replacement with a full three-dimensional computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacture (CAD-CAM) temporomandibular joint (TMJ) prosthesis, including an increase in the left ramus and...
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery : 2013 - 3(2)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:00
Extended total temporomandibular joint replacement with occlusal adjustments: Pitfalls, patient-reported outcomes, subclassification, and a new paradigm
Maurice Yves Mommaerts, Ion Nicolescu, Mihai Dorobantu, Nikolas De MeurechyAnnals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020 10(1):73-79 Context: Alloplastic temporomandibular joint (TMJ) replacement is a treatment strategy for segmental mandibular defects with occlusal abnormalities. Aims: To describe our experience with extended total TMJ replacement (eTMJR) by reporting operative obstacles, complications, and patient-reported outcomes, as well as to suggest a subclassification system and paradigm shift....
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery : 2013 - 3(2)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:00
Locally advanced oral tongue cancer: Is organ preservation a safe option in resource-limited high-volume setting?
Muntazir Hussain, Muhammad Faisal, Muhammad Abu Bakar, Tahir Muhammad, Saman Qadeer, Sameen Mohtasham, Raza Hussain, Arif JamshedAnnals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020 10(1):158-163 Background: Oral tongue is found to be the most common intraoral subsite with worse prognosis despite the use of multimodality treatments. Extensive resections have resulted in loss of form and function of tongue in advanced tumors. The objective of the study was to analyze the role of induction chemotherapy (IC) in...
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery : 2013 - 3(2)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:00
Incidence of neurosensory disturbance and success rates of solid-screw implants placed in conjunction with inferior alveolar nerve transposition
Saad Al-Almaie, Abdul Majeed Kavarodi, Abdullah Al Faidhi, Ali Alorf, Saeed A AlzahraniAnnals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020 10(1):80-87 Background: Implant-supported prosthetic rehabilitation of a severely atrophic posterior mandibular alveolar ridge is a real challenge. Implant placement in such situations is very difficult and implies the risk of inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) damage. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the incidence of neurosensory disturbance and the cumulative...
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery : 2013 - 3(2)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:00
The retromandibular transparotid approach for reduction and internal fixation of mandibular condylar fractures
Kishore Felix, Madhumati SinghAnnals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020 10(1):168-177 Introduction: The retromandibular transparotid approach is most useful for condylar and subcondylar fractures and provides the best access to the joint and ascending ramus. The study aims at evaluating the ease of access and outcomes encountered on using the retromandibular transparotid approach to access the fracture site for the open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of condylar and sub-condylar fractures....
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery : 2013 - 3(2)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:00
Do Patients have the same experience of pain following tooth extraction and dental implants?
Reza Tabrizi, Hassan Mohajerani, Atieh Nabtieh, Shervin ShafieiAnnals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020 10(1):88-90 Introduction: Postoperative pain is an important concern for patients who need dental implants. This study aims to compare the experience of pain in patients who undergo tooth removal and dental implant surgery. Materials and Methods: This is a crossover study. Patients who underwent a simple tooth extraction and dental implant surgery were studied. The pain severity was assessed using...
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery : 2013 - 3(2)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:00
Forehead flap ballooning for scar revision
Anshuman Dwivedi, Manmeet Kour, Deepti AwasthiAnnals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020 10(1):182-185 Nowadays, cutaneous expansion is used progressively in reconstructive surgery for treating the variety of problems such as burns alopecia scar revision in children and adults. With the use of tissue expansion technique, the reconstruction of many acquired and congenital defects has been made possible. Tissue expanders are principally based on the mechanical and the biological creep in which mechanical...
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery : 2013 - 3(2)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:00
Clinical study on the minimally invasive-guided genioplasty using piezosurgery and 3d printed surgical guide
Olivier Oth, Pierre Mestrallet, Régine GlineurAnnals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020 10(1):91-95 Introduction: A retrospective clinical study was performed regarding the minimally invasive-guided genioplasty technique (MIGG technique) described in a previous clinical note. The aims of this clinical study were to study the incidence of immediate complications with this technique compared with a control group using a nonminimally genioplasty technique, to validate the accuracy of the three-dimensional...
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery : 2013 - 3(2)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:00
Magnitude of gonial angle influence on the commonness of mandibular angle fractures
Preeti Tiwari, Rathindra Nath Bera, Nishtha ChauhanAnnals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020 10(1):190-194 Background: The aim of the study was to review the literature on the influence of gonial angle on mandibular angle fracture. The present systematic review addresses the following focus question: Does the magnitude of gonial angle influence the incidence of mandibular angle fractures? Materials and Methods: Electronic and manual literature searches were conducted on databases: PubMed/MEDLINE,...
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery : 2013 - 3(2)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:00
Feasibility and reliability of microvascular reconstruction in the vessel-depleted previously operated neck
Thyagraj Jayaram Reddy, Ehtaih Sham, Mandakulutur S Ganesh, P Suresh Menon, Karthik Vishwas Gowda, Rayan MalickAnnals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020 10(1):96-101 Background: Microvascular reconstruction of defects in the head and neck has always been a challenge in patients who have undergone previous neck dissection, owing to the prior resection of potential recipient blood vessels used for free flap perfusion. Objective: The objective of the study is to evaluate the reliability and safety of...
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery : 2013 - 3(2)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:00
Surgical correction of congenital double lip
Hirak S Bhattacharya, Manvi Chandra Agarwal, Shiva Shankar Gummaluri, Ashutosh AgarwalAnnals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020 10(1):198-202Double lip is an unusual clinical finding, considered to be a developmental anomaly, and usually involving the upper lip more frequently than the lower lip. It may be seen in isolation or in association with Ascher's syndrome. It is caused by excessive areolar tissue and noninflammatory labial mucosa gland hyperplasia of pars villosa. During smiling, the lip is retracted,...
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery : 2013 - 3(2)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:00
Platelet-rich fibrin for hard- and soft-tissue healing in mandibular third molar extraction socket
Deborah Sybil, Madhuri Sawai, Mohammad Faisal, Sanjay Singh, Vanshika JainAnnals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020 10(1):102-107 Background: Successful management of patients reporting with extreme sensitivity in second molar after surgical extraction of deeply impacted mandibular third molar poses a big challenge to oral surgeons and periodontists worldwide. A variety of grafts, barrier membranes, and guided tissue regeneration techniques have been used postsurgically for soft- and hard-tissue formation....
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery : 2013 - 3(2)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:00
Removal of displaced maxillary third molar using modified gillie's temporal approach
TM Shruthi, Akshay Shetty, Mohammed Imran, KS Akash, Fazeel Ahmed, Nida AhmedAnnals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020 10(1):210-212 Tooth impaction is a pathological situation where a tooth is unable to achieve its normal functional position within the expected time span. The removal may be associated with intra-operative or post-operative complications. The Le Fort I osteotomy is a procedure used by maxillofacial surgeons to correct a wide range of dentofacial deformities. Due to its versatility...
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery : 2013 - 3(2)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:00
Role of serratiopeptidase and dexamethasone in the control of postoperative swelling
B Pramod Krishna, B Praveen Reddy, DS Yashavanth Kumar, M Ummar, Vijay Shekhar, Rahul Vinay Chandra TiwariAnnals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020 10(1):108-113 Aim: The present study is designed to evaluate and compare the ability of serratiopeptidase and dexamethasone to control edema following the surgical removal of mandibular third molar. Materials and Methods: Two drugs, dexamethasone and serratiopeptidase, were compared for its efficacy in reducing the postoperative swelling. A total of 100...
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery : 2013 - 3(2)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:00
White-eyed blowout fracture
Cheruvathur Prasad, M Arulmozhi, J Balaji, MP Nilopher NishaAnnals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020 10(1):217-219 White-eyed blowout fracture is often found in pure orbital floor blowout fracture among pediatric patients. Unlike common orbital blowout fractures with apparent clinical signs, the diagnosis of white-eyed orbital blowout fractures is difficult because of minimal soft-tissue signs. This report describes an early missed-out diagnosis of a white-eyed blowout fracture in a 7-year-old child,...
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery : 2013 - 3(2)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:00
Effects of corticobasal implant protrusion inside the nasal and maxillary sinus
Fadia Awadalkreem, Abdelnasir Gafar Ahmad, Stefan Ihde, Motaz OsmanAnnals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020 10(1):114-121 Background: Implant protrusion into the nasal and maxillary sinuses presents a challenge in cases of severely resorbed maxillae. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiographic effects of BECES® implant penetration depth into the nasal and maxillary sinuses. Setting and Design: This was an observational study conducted in a tertiary institution. Materials...
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery : 2013 - 3(2)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:00
Enhancing the orthognathic surgery experience: Treatment in 10 weeks “surgery first” approach
Aylin Gallegos Salazar, Peter D Waite, Chung How KauAnnals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020 10(1):227-231 This case report describes the successful treatment of a 25-year-old male with maxillary retrognathism, skeletal and dental Class III malocclusion, anterior and posterior crossbite, negative overjet and overbite, mild mandibular crowding, and lower midline deviation. The nonextraction treatment plan included: (1) maxillary and mandibular arch fixed appliance and (2) Le Fort 1 maxillary osteotomy...
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery : 2013 - 3(2)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:00
Conservative management of odontogenic keratocyst in a tertiary hospital
Priyangana Nath, Col Suresh Menon, ME Sham, Veerendra Kumar, S ArchanaAnnals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020 10(1):122-126 Introduction: Odontogenic keratocysts (OKCs) are benign intraosseous odontogenic lesions that have a locally aggressive behavior and exhibit a high recurrence rate after the treatment. The most appropriate surgical approaches for the successful treatment of OKCs remain controversial. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the conservative management of OKCs by enucleation...
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery : 2013 - 3(2)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:00
Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma in the floor of the mouth: An unusual diagnosis in a rare location
Shalini Krishnan, Varsha Salian, Shubha Bhat, Vikram ShettyAnnals of Maxillofacial Surgery 2020 10(1):238-242 Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma (CXPA) is a rare malignant salivary gland tumor, mostly involving the parotid and submandibular glands. Minor salivary gland involvement is even rarer, palate being the most common site. Other reported sites are upper lip, sinonasal tract, and buccal mucosa. Here, we report a case of CXPA in an unusual location, the floor of the mouth.
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery : 2013 - 3(2)
Mon Jun 08, 2020 00:00

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