Lung cancer metastasis to oral soft tissues; Systematic review of 122 cases.

Background: Lung cancer metastasis to oral region is very rare. Studies have been published analysing the cases of metastatic tumours to the oral cavity by many researchers. But very few research work has been conducted till date to analyse only the oral soft tissue metastasis from Lung cancer as the primary source.

Jaw bone metastasis from Lung cancer as sole primary source: A systematic review.

Background: Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Lung cancer metastasis to oral region is very rare. Very few research work has been conducted till date to analyse the jaw bone metastasis from Lung cancer as the primary source.

Surge of Bell's Palsy in the era of COVID-19: Systematic review.

Background And Purpose: With the progression of coronavirus infectious disease 2019 (COVID-19), various neurological manifestations have been noticed in infected patients, and Bell's Palsy (BP) is one of the peripheral neuropathies among those. BP has been associated with various other viral agents. Its evidence in patients with COVID-19 signifies the possibility of association between BP and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

Polymorphous adenocarcinoma: A case report along with its characteristics and diagnostic challenges.

Polymorphous adenocarcinoma (PAC) is an uncommon tumor that affects minor salivary glands mainly. It presents as an indolent malignancy that frequently manifests as an asymptomatic, slow-growing mass within the oral cavity, especially palate and its clinical behavior resembles that of benign neoplasm, often causing delay in the diagnosis. Here, we report a rare case of PAC of palate in a 49-year-old female patient along with a concise review of characteristics of PAC and highlight diagnostic challenges caused by the overlap of clinical and microscopic features between PAC, pleomorphic adenoma and adenoid cystic carcinoma.

Laser as a promising non-invasive technique to treat oral submucous fibrosis: A systematic review of the literature.

Background: Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is one of the common oral potentially malignant disorders that can result in severe morbidity. Depending upon the stage of disease, multiple management therapies exist which include medicinal and surgical approaches. Although the surgical approach is preferred in severe conditions, numerous studies have reported its post-surgical deteriorating outcomes including increased fibrotic changes.

Spindle Cell Lipoma Occurring in the Submandibular Space: Fifth Case Reported along with a Concise Review of the Literature.

Spindle cell lipoma (SCL) is an uncommon histological variant of lipoma that accounts for 1.5% of all adipose tumors. It rarely occurs in the oral cavity.

A systematic review of Bell's Palsy as the only major neurological manifestation in COVID-19 patients.

Background: Bell's palsy is an acute idiopathic paralysis of the facial nerve. The disease is caused by many viruses like Herpes simplex virus-1, Varicella zoster, Epstein-bar virus, Cytomegalovirus, Usutu virus, Human immunodeficiency virus, etc. Literature has reported few cases of COVID-19 patients with Bell's palsy as the only major neurological manifestation indicating the possible role of another virus in the etiopathogenesis of Bell's Palsy.

Oral submucous fibrosis: An overview of a challenging entity.

The oral cavity is considered to be a mirror of the body's health, as it reflects the manifestations of various systemic disorders. Most of the oral mucosa is derived embryologically from an invagination of ectoderm and thus, like other similar orifices, it may become involved in the disorders that are primarily associated with the skin. Oral submucous fibrosis is one of the commonest precancerous conditions of the oral mucosa involving any part of the oral cavity resulting in tissue scarring, dysphagia and trismus.

Dual Fungal Infections (Aspergillosis and Mucormycosis) in a Diabetic Mellitus Patient Leading to Maxillary Sinusitis as a Post-COVID Manifestation: First Case Report.

Coronavirus infectious disease-19 caused by Severe acute respiratory distress syndrome-coronavirus-2 has emerged to be an emergency global health crisis for more than a year. And, as the disease has spread, a number of new clinical features have been observed in these patients. Immunosuppression caused by this disease results in an exacerbation of pre-existing infections.

Mixed Infections (Mucormycosis, Actinomycosis and Candidiasis) Leading to Maxillary Osteomyelitis in a Diabetic Mellitus Patient in Post COVID Phase: First Case Report.

Background: The second wave of COVID-19 has emerged with the addition of vivid types of oral manifestations. Immunosuppression caused by COVID-19 results in an exacerbation of pre-existing infections. Recently, in the backdrop of COVID-19 expression, a notable rise in the incidence of secondary infections, both fungal and bacterial, have been reported either during the disease or as a post-COVID manifestation.

Current challenges and the diagnostic pitfalls in the grading of epithelial dysplasia in oral potentially malignant disorders: A review.

Oral cancer is one of the common cancers in the world causing high morbidity. Development of cancer is preceded by certain asymptomatic clinical lesions and conditions all together known as 'oral potentially malignant disorders'. Histologically they are represented by the term 'oral epithelial dysplasia'.

Intraoral Sebaceous Carcinoma: Case Report of a Rare Tumor Emphasizing the Histopathological Differential Diagnosis.

Background: Sebaceous carcinoma (SC) is an uncommon cutaneous malignancy, usually occurring predominantly in the eyelids and only occasionally involving the oral cavity. Sebaceous carcinoma (SC) is a rare malignancy. Only 10 cases of sebaceous carcinoma of the oral cavity have been reported so far.

Hybrid lesions comprising central giant cell granuloma and fibrous dysplasia: A diagnostic challenge for pathologist.

Hybrid lesions are the lesions consisting of association of features from different pathologies. We present a rare case of hybrid lesion with features of central giant cell granuloma (CGCG) and fibrous dysplasia (FD) involving mandible in a 33-year-old male. Hybrid lesions consisting of features of both benign fibro-osseous lesions and CGCG are very rare.

Role of Lycopene in Preventing Oral Diseases as a Nonsurgical Aid of Treatment.

Without pigments, we are nothing. Life presents us with a kaleidoscope of colors. From the green grass of home to a forest's ruddy autumn hues, we are surrounded by living colors.

Plasma fibrinogen degradation products in oral submucous fibrosis.

Context: Plasma fibrinogen degradation products (FDPs) and oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF).

Background: OSMF is a chronic, progressive, scarring disease of multifactorial etiology. Areca nut is found to be the main cause of this disease.

Oral Lichen Planus: An Update on Etiology, Pathogenesis, Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis and Management.

The mouth is a mirror of health or disease, a sentinel or early warning system. The oral cavity might well be thought as a window to the body because oral manifestations accompany many systemic diseases. In many instances, oral involvement precedes the appearance of other symptoms or lesions at other locations.

Quantification of Plasma Fibrinogen Degradation Products in Areca Nut Chewers with and without Oral Submucous Fibrosis.

Introduction: Fibrinogen degradation products (FDPs) are the products that are released from fibrin/fibrinogen. Recently, it has been observed that these FDPs have been identified in the plasma of OSMF patients. Areca nut being the major aetiological agent for OSMF may play a role in the increased plasma levels of FDPs in OSMF.

Qualitative histological evaluation of hard and soft tissue components of human permanent teeth using various decalcifying agents - a comparative study.

Introduction: Decalcification is the commonly employed technique in histopathology laboratories as a part of calcified tissue preparation for the microscopic examination. Chemical agents are most commonly used for routine decalcification procedures, though some agents adversely affect the tissue integrity and staining properties.

Aim: To compare the efficacy of various decalcifying agents by histological evaluation of hard and soft tissue components of teeth.

Human age estimation from tooth cementum and dentin.

Background: Age estimation is an important factor in the identification of an individual in forensic science. The hard tissues of the human dentition are able to resist decay and degradation, long after other tissues are lost. This resistance has made teeth useful indicators for age calculation.