Outcomes of Elongated Styloid Process Syndrome Treated with Minimally Invasive Cervical Styloidectomy (MICS)-A Single-Center Retrospective Study.

Stylohyoid syndrome, also known as classical Eagle syndrome (ES), is a rare condition characterized by elongation of the styloid process (SP) or calcification of the stylohyoid chain, presenting numerous non-specific symptoms. Most papers concerning this rare condition are case reports, case studies, or retrospective studies. This retrospective study delves into the intricacies of Eagle syndrome and evaluates surgical outcomes in patients treated with minimally invasive cervical styloidectomy (MICS).

Reconstructive Techniques Following Malignant Eyelid Tumour Excision-Our Experience.

: Malignant eyelid tumours present a considerable challenge in the field of ophthalmic oncology, necessitating a combination of precision oncological care and meticulous reconstruction to ensure the preservation of eyelid functionality and the maintenance of facial aesthetics. : This study presents a review of the outcomes of 167 patients who underwent eyelid reconstruction following the excision of primary non-melanocytic malignant tumours. The choice of reconstruction technique was dependent on a number of factors, including the stage of the tumour, its location, and the characteristics of the patient.

The Sublingual Gland Flap for Oral Reconstruction: Insights From a Single Institutional Experience.

Following ablative surgery, the reconstruction of oral cavity defects is essential to ensure optimal function and aesthetically acceptable outcomes. The purpose of this study was to retrospectively analyze the effectiveness and complication rates of the sublingual gland flap (SGF) in oral soft tissue reconstruction. The procedure for harvesting SGF and the strengths and limitations of the flap are discussed.

Metastatic malignancies in the parotid gland: A retrospective study.

The aim of this study was to compare treatment modalities, pathological and clinical characteristics, and outcomes in patients with metastasis in a parotid gland. The medical records of 34 patients who received treatment for metastasis in the parotid gland over a twenty-year period were evaluated. Patients with head and neck cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (HNcSCC) metastasis were retrospectively reclassified using the P/N and N1S3 staging system.

Could Obesity Be Related to the Increasing Incidence of Warthin Tumors?

: The number of patients diagnosed with Warthin tumors (WTs) has increased significantly in recent years. The association of obesity as measured by body mass index (BMI) with the incidence of WTs remains unclear. This retrospective study aims to compare the BMI and other clinical factors of patients diagnosed with WTs to those with other benign epithelial parotid gland tumors.

Tumor-to-Tumor Metastasis: Dissemination of Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Involving Parotid Warthin Tumor-Case Report.

Warthin tumors (WTs) are the second most common salivary gland tumors, most commonly found in the tail of the parotid gland. The lymphoid components of a WT may also serve as a site for tumor-to-tumor metastasis. This report describes the metastasis of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) from the preauricular region to a parotid WT.

Giant Sublingual, Submental, and Lingual Dermoid Cyst Restricting Tongue Movement Undiagnosed for Several Years.

(1) Background: Dermoid cysts occurring in the sublingual space are uncommon, typically manifesting as painless, gradually enlarging masses, usually not exceeding 3 cm in diameter. These cysts can resemble various conditions due to their clinical presentation, with a relatively low occurrence rate in the oral cavity, accounting for about 1.6% of all dermoid cysts.

"Air Sign" in Misdiagnosed Mandibular Fractures Based on CT and CBCT Evaluation.

Background: Diagnostic errors constitute one of the reasons for the improper and often delayed treatment of mandibular fractures. The aim of this study was to present a series of cases involving undiagnosed concomitant secondary fractures in the mandibular body during preoperative diagnostics. Additionally, this study aimed to describe the "air sign" as an indirect indicator of a mandibular body fracture.

Risk Factors for Orbital Invasion in Malignant Eyelid Tumors, Is Orbital Exenteration Still Necessary?

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common malignant skin tumor of the eyelids in Caucasians, followed by squamous cell carcinoma and sebaceous gland carcinoma. The primary treatment for these tumors is radical excision. In cases where malignant eyelid tumors are advanced and have invaded the orbit, orbital exenteration is necessary.

Stylohyoid Chain Syndrome (Eagle Syndrome) in Conjunction with Carotid Artery Dissection: A Case Report of Surgical Treatment.

(1) Background: "Eagle Syndrome", also known as "stylalgia" or a "stylohyoid chain anomaly", typically manifests with ipsilateral orofacial pain, a foreign body sensation in the throat, and ear-related symptoms. Despite these common presentations, its potential association with carotid artery dissection is not widely acknowledged. (2) Methods: This article presents an extremely rare case of a patient diagnosed with an ischemic stroke in the left hemisphere, followed by the dissection of the left internal carotid artery, initially with an unidentified cause.

Minimally Invasive Cervical Styloidectomy in Stylohyoid Syndrome (Eagle Syndrome).

(1) Background: Stylohyoid syndrome, known as classical Eagle Syndrome (cES), is characterized by calcification of the stylohyoid chain with numerous nonspecific symptoms, mainly pain. This study introduces minimally invasive cervical styloidectomy (MICS). (2) Methods: MICS was performed on sixty-five patients diagnosed with classical Eagle Syndrome.

Surgical Treatment of Sublingual Gland Ranulas.

 Ranulas are divided into oral (OR) and plunging (PR) and comprise the most common pathology of the sublingual gland. This study presents a case series of patients operated due to OR and PR within different type of modalities in a 1-year period.  The aim of this study is to determine the optimal surgical treatment of ranulas based on our results as well as in the literature review.

Myoepithelial Carcinoma Arising in a Salivary Duct Cyst of the Parotid Gland: Case Presentation.

Cystic lesions observed in parotid glands are relatively rare and comprise 2-5% of all parotid primaries. A salivary duct cyst (SDC) is a true cyst representing 10% of all salivary gland cysts. The risk of malignant transformation of SDC's epithelium is extremely rare.

The Influence of Preventive Activities on Stress Perception among Dentistry Students in the Period of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the strengthening of the earlier stressors and the appearance of new pandemic-related stressors. Many students of dentistry fit the profile of a group who are particularly susceptible to stress related to the pandemic. Thus, it was necessary to implement preventive activities, reducing their stress perception.

Extraparotid Warthin Tumors Imitating Metastasis of Oral Cancers.

 Extraparotid Warthin tumor (WT) is a very rare entity, especially when synchronous with oral cancer (OC).  The present study presents a case series of extraparotid WTs detected in the surgical specimen of patients treated for OC.  From 2007 to 2016, 336 patients were operated for OC in our institution.

Feasibility of dpFAMM flap in tongue reconstruction after facial vessel ligation and radiotherapy-case presentation.

Background: Salvage surgery with reconstruction of the second and next primary tongue cancer remains difficult, especially after earlier neck dissection and radiotherapy. In the current report, we describe the feasibility of the extended, double-pedicled facial artery musculomucosal (dpFAMM) flap in the reconstruction of the patient with second primary tongue squamous cell carcinoma, after facial vessel ligation and radiotherapy.

Case Presentation: An 81-year-old female patient was operated on due to tongue squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) on the left side T3N1M0 in 2019.

Primary basaloid squamous cell carcinoma of the parotid gland mimicking metastasis of basal cell carcinoma of the contralateral periorbital region: case report.

Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma (BSCC) in the head and neck area is extremely rare. World Health Organization defined BSCC as a high-grade variant of squamous cell carcinoma composed both of basaloid and squamous components. Due to its histologic similarity to other parotid gland malignancies it can be easily misdiagnosed.

Miofrenuloplasty for Full Functional Tongue Release in Ankyloglossia in Adults and Adolescents-Preliminary Report and Step-by-Step Technique Showcase.

: Ankyloglossia is a functional term describing limitations of motor activity of the tongue due to the embryological malformation of the lingual frenulum. The lingual frenulum has a complex, three-dimensional structure, it is not only a mucosal fold, which connects the ventral surface of the tongue and the floor of the mouth. Such knowledge forced us to develop more advanced techniques for tongue release in ankyloglossia.

Extended, Double-Pedicled Facial Artery Musculomucosal (dpFAMM) Flap in Tongue Reconstruction in Edentulous Patients: Preliminary Report and Flap Design.

: The reconstruction of tongue defects after cancer resection is challenging for reconstructive surgeons. The facial artery musculomucosal (FAMM) flap and the myomucosal buccinator flap (Bozola flap) are important tools in the reconstruction of intraoral defects. In this study, we describe the combination of both flaps-the extended, double-pedicled FAMM (dpFAMM) flap-and present clinical results of the reconstruction of moderate tongue defects in edentulous patients.

Sublingual gland neoplasms: clinicopathological study of 8 cases.

Background: Sublingual gland neoplasms are very rare and the majority of them are malignant. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical course, treatment, and outcomes of these uncommon neoplasms based on the authors' experience and the recent literature.

Material And Methods: The medical charts of 8 patients with primary epithelial sublingual gland tumors treated between 1994 and 2020 were reviewed.

Differences in actin expression between primary and recurrent facial basal cell carcinomas as a prognostic factor of local recurrence.

Introduction: Due to a relatively high recurrence rate of facial basal cell carcinoma (BCC), its morbidity is very significant.

Aim: To analyse the expression of α-SMA, E-cadherin, Ber-Ep4 and MOC-31 as predictors of local recurrence in a group of patients with primary and recurrent BCCs of the face in correlation with histological and clinical data.

Material And Methods: The study cohort included 79 patients with facial BCC (52 with primary BCC and 27 with recurrent BCC) who were treated at the Department of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery of the Jagiellonian University, Krakow in 1997-2009.

Turban Tumor Syndrome: In Search of a Gold Standard - A Case Report.

Turban tumor syndrome (TTS) is a rare condition characterized by predisposition to developing multiple adnexal tumors. It is the rare autosomal dominant genodermatosis that is associated with the mutation of the CYLD suppressor gene. We herein report rare TTS in an adult who suffered from numerous episodic ulcerations of the scalp tumors and frequent bleeding following a minor trauma.

Comparison of the results of the treatment of enophthalmos in orbital blowout fracture in children/adolescents and adults.

Background: Orbital fractures are common injuries in adults and children. Although the mechanism of blowout fracture is generally similar regardless of age, due to differences in anatomy, clinical symptoms of these fractures vary in the 2 groups of patients. Numerous articles describe the methods of orbital reconstruction leading to enophthalmos correction; however, the current literature lacks articles presenting the comparison of enophthalmos treatment results in adults and children with orbital blowout fracture.