Histopathological Insight of a Case of Adenoid Ameloblastoma: A Rare Odontogenic Tumor.

Adenoid ameloblastoma with dentinoid had been perceived as a rare odontogenic tumor with bridging histopathological features between ameloblastoma and adenomatoid odontogenic tumor. Due to the mixture of histopathological features of two separate and well-recognized entities, adenoid ameloblastoma was also regarded as a hybrid lesion. The diversity in the histopathological presentation among the cases has disaccorded the nature, behaviour, and prognosis of this pathology.

Langerhans cell histiocytosis in a pediatric patient: A typical presentation with oral manifestations.

Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare hematological disorder characterized by abnormal proliferation of Langerhans cells. Head and neck region is commonly involved with oral manifestations appearing first in many instances. A thorough knowledge of the disorder and an interdisciplinary approach warrant for the better outcome of the condition.

Histopathological Characterization of a Series of Oral Basaloid Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma (BSCC) is a rare, distinctive, and aggressive variant of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) primarily seen in the upper aerodigestive tract with epiglottis, soft palate, and base of the tongue being site of high preference in head and neck region. It differs from conventional SCC histologically and immunologically, is most frequently found in males in their sixth and seventh decades, and is frequently linked to alcohol and tobacco use. High stage disease with distant metastases, a high recurrence rate, and a dismal prognosis is how BSCC typically manifests.

Clinico-pathological profiling of peripheral ossifying fibroma of the oral cavity.

POF represents a separate entity with diverse histological presentation. Considerable overlapping of clinical and histological features are present among different reactive gingival lesions, which warrant a meticulous review for the diagnosis of POF.

Evaluation of Mast Cells in Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders and Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

Background: Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) are epithelial-derived pathologies which share inflammation as a common initial pathogenic-inducing state. Mast cell is a key immune modulating cell which is primarily involved in initiation and propagation of inflammation. The role of mast cell in OPMDs and OSCC has been an established fact; however, its definitive pathogenic correlation is still under study.

Biochemical status of serum iron in histopathological grades of oral submucous fibrosis.

Background: Oral submucous fibrosis is a multifactorial, chronic disease of oral mucosa characterized by mucosal atrophy and fibrosis leading to functional morbidity; amongst many iron deficiency is considered as one of the risk factor. Also the iron level is considered to be depleted due to increased utilization during collagen synthesis. This study was conducted to evaluate the level of iron in patients with fibrosis and correlate with different histopathological grades.