Publications by authors named "Karen Garber"

Article Synopsis
  • Pyogenic granulomas (PGs) in the mouth are inflammatory growths often triggered by trauma, hormonal changes, or irritation, and can resemble cancer.
  • To differentiate PGs from malignant tumors, histological analysis is necessary, as these lesions can be solitary or recurrent.
  • While surgical removal is the typical treatment, some cases may benefit from a non-invasive method like steroid injections, which we discuss in the case of a recurrent PG.
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Metastatic carcinoma from the female genitalia to the oral mucosa is exceptionally rare, with only 11 such cases having been previously reported in the English-language literature. We describe a new case in a 65-year-old woman with a history of endometrial carcinoma who presented with swelling of the retromolar pad. Radiographic examination showed slight opacities and irregular trabecular bone in the left posterior mandible.

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The recognition, diagnosis, and management of common oral conditions requires knowledge of the lesion's clinical characteristics as well as the underlying pathology of the lesion. A thorough medical history, knowledge of normal anatomy, and a complete head and neck examination are necessary for the early recognition of oral lesions. Once any oral pathology is noted, clinical characteristics of size, location, texture, color, symptoms, and duration are necessary to arrive at a working plan and eventually a definitive diagnosis.

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Introduction: A new technique of gastroschisis closure in which the defect is covered with sterile dressings and allowed to granulate without suture repair was first described in 2004. Little is known about the outcomes of this technique. This study evaluated short-term outcomes from the largest series of sutureless gastroschisis closures.

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