Publications by authors named "L Hallab"
Introduction And Importance: Brown tumor is a giant cell focal lesion of bone associated with hyperparathyroidism, even primary or secondary. Differential diagnosis of these lesions from others giant cell lesions of the jaw bone is mandatory for the correct treatment of the patient.
Case Presentation: We present here two cases of brown tumor affecting the jaws by describing their clinical aspects and radiographic features, diagnostic criteria and treatment of this disease.
Quality of life after extraction of mandibular wisdom teeth: A systematic review.
Ann Med Surg (Lond)
September 2022
Objective: The objective of this systematic review was to evaluate the impact of mandibular wisdom tooth extraction on a patient's quality of life "QoL".
Methods: An electronic search was conducted through September 2021 on MEDLINE database, ELSEVIER- ScienceDirect, Ebsco, Scopus and Google Scholar to collect sufficient articles relevant to our subject. Data were extracted and analyzed from selected studies including study type, sample size and characteristics, duration of the observation after removal wisdom teeth, the questionnaire used for evaluation of this QoL and, the result.
Diagnosis and Management of oro-antral fistula: Case series and review.
Int J Surg Case Rep
August 2022
Article Synopsis
- Oro-antral communication (OAC) is an abnormal opening between the maxillary sinus and the mouth that can lead to complications like oro-antral fistula (OAF) and sinus infections if not treated promptly.
- The authors detail five clinical cases where they employed surgical techniques, particularly the buccal fat pad and advanced buccal flaps, to effectively close OAF/OAC.
- They emphasize that timely surgical intervention within 48 hours is crucial, highlighting the advantages of the flaps used and suggesting the need for further research with larger patient groups for comprehensive findings.
Protection against virulent spp. by gamma-irradiated in BALB/c mice model.
Clin Exp Vaccine Res
January 2022
Purpose: spp. is a zoonosis that causes undulant fever in humans and abortion in livestock worldwide. Lately, it was conveyed that vaccines developed by irradiation have induced a strong cellular and humoral immune response which have made these types of vaccines highly effective.
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- Necrotizing sialometaplasia (NSM) is a benign but inflammatory condition affecting salivary glands, particularly the minor ones in the palate, which can resemble malignant tumors both in appearance and tissue analysis.
- A case presented involved a 26-year-old woman who underwent maxillectomy for a misdiagnosed NSM, initially thought to be carcinoma, leading to unnecessary aggressive treatment.
- Accurate diagnosis of NSM is crucial, emphasizing the significance of histopathological evaluation and immunohistochemistry to avoid misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment.