J Biol Regul Homeost Agents
February 2019
Osteocartilagineous differentiation within malignant melanoma is a rare occurrence with several implications for diagnosis. Most of the reported cases have occurred in acral lentiginous malignant melanomas. In this paper, the authors describe the clinical, morphological, immunohistochemical features and surgical treatment of a case of primary oral mucosal melanoma with osteocartilaginous differentiation and they review the existing literature.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFActa Otorhinolaryngol Ital
December 2010
Maxillary reconstruction still remains challenging for surgeons despite the fact that maxilla is a static structure. The correct shape and volume of the reconstruction can guarantee the best result in terms of soft tissue support and functional outcome for the patients restoring three-dimensional support of the mid third. The fibula free flap seems to be the best free flap to apply in this type of reconstruction, partial maxillectomy, in particular, can benefit from reconstruction with the double barrelled fibula free flap.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To assess rotation and translation movements of the mandible at maximum mouth opening in a group of patients successfully rehabilitated after condylar fractures.
Materials And Methods: Using a three-dimensional motion analyser, free movements of mouth opening were recorded in nine patients, and divided into their rotation and gliding components. Surface electromyography (EMG) of the masticatory and sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscles was performed during maximum voluntary teeth clenching (MVC).
Background: The World Health Organisation defines health as "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infermity". In May 1984 the spiritual dimension became part of WHO Member States' strategies for health. The WHO defines quality of life as "individuals' perceptions of their position in life in the context of the culture and value systems in which they live and in relation to their goals, expectations, standards and concerns.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To determine whether apoptosis plays a significant role in tissue damage of Sjögren's syndrome (SS).
Methods: We performed a quantitative analysis of programmed cell death on salivary glands of 11 patients. Ten age matched women with sicca syndrome served as controls.