Oral Nodular Fasciitis: A Case Report in an Uncommon Location and Review of the Literature.

Nodular fasciitis (NF) is a benign, self-limiting condition that is often misdiagnosed due to its resemblance to other lesions. Although NF is common, its occurrence in the oral cavity is rare and particularly challenging for both clinicians and pathologists. To date, no case has been reported in the retromolar area of the oral cavity.

Detection of Specific Immunoglobulins in the Saliva of Patients With Mild COVID-19.

Saliva has many advantages over blood as a biofluid, so using it for measuring and monitoring antibody responses in COVID-19 would be highly valuable. To assess the value of saliva-based IgG and IgM/IgA antibody testing in COVID-19, this cross-sectional pilot study evaluated the accuracy of salivary and serum IgG and IgM/IgA for detecting mild COVID-19 and their correlation. Fifty-one patients with mild COVID-19 (14-28 days post-symptom onset) were included in the study.

The Power of Licorice () to Improve Oral Health: A Comprehensive Review of Its Pharmacological Properties and Clinical Implications.

Licorice () is a plant root extract widely used in various applications, including cosmetics, food supplements, and traditional medicine. It has a long history of medicinal use in different cultures due to its diverse pharmacological properties. Licorice has traditionally been used for treating gastrointestinal problems, respiratory infections, cough, bronchitis, arthritis, and skin conditions.

Efficacy and Risks of Different Treatments for Oral Hyperpigmentation: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.

Background: Oral-pigmented lesions have raised aesthetic concerns, leading to multiple depigmentation techniques. This systematic review and network meta-analysis aimed to assess the efficacy of different treatments for oral hyperpigmentation.

Methods: A computerized search was conducted on Science Direct, Medline via PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science using the relevant keywords.

Tear Cytokine Levels in Sicca Syndrome-Related Dry Eye: A Meta-Analysis.

Sjogren's syndrome (SS) is an autoimmune disease that affects exocrine glands, mainly salivary and lacrimal glands. Several studies have investigated cytokine profiles in tears in order to understand the pathogenesis of SS and find additional diagnostic markers. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to analyze cytokines in tears of SS patients.

Predictive value of ultrasound scoring in relation to clinical and histological parameters in xerostomia patients.

Background: Salivary gland dysfunction is one of the main clinical features of Sjögren's syndrome (SS), manifested by xerostomia with subsequent complications and well-established effects on the person's quality of life.

Objectives: To determine firstly whether selected tests of salivary gland function and structure, unstimulated whole salivary flow rate (UWSFR), parotid flow rate (PFR), clinical oral dryness score (CODS) and ultrasound score (USS), can discriminate SS from non-SS sicca patients and secondly whether these tests can differentiate between patients in different subgroups of SS.

Method: Unstimulated whole salivary flow rate, PFR, CODS and USS were determined in 244 patients comprised of SS patients (n = 118), SS patients at higher risk of lymphoma (n = 30) or with lymphoma (n = 26), and non-SS sicca disease controls (n = 70).

Salivary S100A8/A9 in Sjögren's syndrome accompanied by lymphoma.

Background: Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is an autoimmune inflammatory disease that affects the exocrine glands. The absence of early diagnostic markers contributes to delays in its diagnosis. Identification of changes in the protein profile of saliva is considered one of the promising strategies for the discovery of new biomarkers for SS.