International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery
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Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg · Feb 1994
Case ReportsUnpigmented intramucosal nevus of palate. An unusual clinical presentation.
A case of unpigmented intramucosal nevus occurring in the palatal mucosa is described. It presented as a nodule and was diagnosed clinically as fibroma. The correct diagnosis was established histologically and immunohistochemically; the importance of this lesion is that it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of oral soft-tissue tumors.
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Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg · Oct 1993
Case ReportsCervical and mediastinal emphysema secondary to mandible fracture: case report and review of the literature.
Cervical and mediastinal emphysema is a rare but serious, life-threatening complication associated with mandibular fractures secondary to high-impact trauma. A case is reported in which a 24-year-old white man involved in a motor vehicle accident presented with an isolated mandibular fracture, cervical emphysema, and pneumomediastinum. A review of the literature is presented, and relevant anatomy and management are discussed.
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Five cases of "plunging ranula" are reported. In one case, treatment consisted of exteriorization and obturation by a removable, partial-denture-like splint. ⋯ In the other three cases, treatment consisted of excision of the sublingual gland and marsupialization of the cyst by an intraoral approach. Since a plunging ranula is due to extravasation from the sublingual gland herniating through the mylohyoid muscle, excision of the sublingual gland followed by transoral drainage of the plunging ranula is regarded as the best treatment.
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Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg · Oct 1991
Case ReportsResection of endonasal neoplasm by means of modified maxillo-zygomatic cheek flap.
To remove an endonasal tumour an access osteotomy has been designed which can be used for tumours of the nasal cavity. This approach allows for a safe and adequate tumour resection without appreciable morphological and functional consequences for the patient.
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Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg · Jun 1990
Effect of training on the scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery.
The relationships between training and qualifications and the scope of oral and maxillofacial surgical practice was investigated by a survey of all full members of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons. It was found that scope did correlate to length of training. Three were differences in scope for more recently trained surgeons and by practice location. The possession of medical qualification did not necessarily affect scope of practice but did affect attitudes.