Publications by authors named "Risa Ishizaka"

Non-occlusive mesenteric ischaemia (NOMI) refers to irreversible intestinal ischaemia and necrosis in the absence of organic obstruction to the mesenteric blood vessels. In cases of delayed diagnosis, the prognosis is poor and the mortality rate is 58-70%, being the highest among patients with acute mesenteric ischaemia. The risk factors for this disease include heart disease, sepsis, and administration of catecholamines and digitalis; however, there are few reports of its onset during drug therapy for malignant tumours.

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Ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum (AFA) is a rare, benign congenital anomaly. Notably, it is characterized by the adhesion of the ciliary edges of the upper and lower eyelids at the trabecular line. AFA is usually a solitary malformation of sporadic occurrence; however, it can occur in conjunction with other congenital diseases.

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Cleft lip and cleft alveolus are caused by incomplete fusion of the frontonasal and maxillary prominences. However, milder forms of cleft lip are rarely accompanied by cleft alveolus. Here, we report a rare case of mini-microform cleft lip with complete cleft alveolus and cleft palate.

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Background: Major risk factors for oral squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) are tobacco smoking, a betel quid chewing habit, and heavy alcohol consumption. However, around 15% of oral SCCs cannot be explained by these risk factors. Although oral SCC associated with dental implants is quite rare, there has been a recent gradual accumulation of reports about it.

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