Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Clinico-pathological features in relation to Tumor Stage; AJCC 2018 perspective.

Objective: To investigate the association between clinicopathological findings and tumor stage according to AJCC 2018 guidelines in patients suffering from Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC).

Methods: A descriptive study was conducted from January 2019 to January 2020 at King Edward Medical University and University of Health Sciences on a total of 49 patients enrolled after obtaining written informed consent. Clinical and radiographic findings were recorded.

Burkitt's lymphoma of mandible in a young Pakistani boy: A case report.

In this part of the world, Burkitt's lymphoma (BL) of mandible considers a unique entity, while BL involving the jaw is endemic in Africa. BL being one of the most speedily growing malignancy, can cause immense destruction in the maxillofacial region. This case report highlights a 3-year-old child affected with BL of mandible.

Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells Exhibit Osteogenic Differentiation Potential.

Bone regeneration after trauma, pathologic and surgical procedures is considered a major medical challenge. Due to limitations in using conventional approaches, cell based regenerative strategies may provide an alternative option to address such issues. In the current study, we sought to determine the osteogenic potential of dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) isolated from impacted 3 molars.

Ophthalmic injuries in orbito-zygomatic fractures.

Objective: To assess the frequency and severity of ophthalmic injuries in patients with orbito-zygomatic fractures.

Study Design: A case series.

Place And Duration Of Study: Oral and Maxillofacial Department, KEMU/Mayo Hospital Lahore, from January 2009 to December 2011.

Massive leiomyosarcoma of the maxilla.

Leiomyosarcoma is a malignant smooth-muscle tumour that is exceedingly rare in the head and neck region. Presenting signs and symptoms of leiomyosarcoma in the orofacial region are generally nonspecific. The tumour is commonly encountered as a slow growing, discreet firm, and non-ulcerated painless mass.

Reconstruction of mandible by free fibular flap.

Objective: To determine the results of using the free vascularized fibular flap for comprehensive reconstruction of postresection or post-traumatic mandibular defects.

Study Design: Case series.

Place And Duration Of Study: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, from March 2007 to June 2009.

Quality of life in patients with obturator prostheses.

Background: Oral cancer has a profound impact on the quality of life for patients and their families. Functionally, the mouth is an important organ for speech, swallowing, chewing, taste and salivation. These functions become compromised due to surgical ablation of the tumour.