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Aim: The purpose of this report is to present a case of endodontic management of a dilacerated maxillary central incisor fused to supernumerary tooth unusually appearing as a labial tubercle using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) as a diagnostic aid.

Background: Anterior teeth are commonly encountered with aberrant anatomical variations in the crown, number of roots, and root canals. Fusion is an infrequent developmental abnormality in shape of the tooth caused by the union of two adjacent tooth germs.

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Introduction: Cyclosporin-A (CsA), an immunosuppressant, induces renal fibrosis and Renin Angiotensin System (RAS) is known to play a major role. CsA has the potential to increase the oxidative stress; specifically through the Advanced Oxidation Protein Products (AOPP) which could possibly stimulate fibrosis. A similar type of pathology occurs even in the gingiva known as CsA Induced Gingival Overgrowth (CIGO).

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  • Rhabdomyolysis is a serious condition caused by the breakdown of muscle tissue, leading to harmful substances entering the bloodstream, and can be triggered by various factors including injury and infections.
  • A 21-year-old male intravenous drug user experienced life-threatening rhabdomyolysis due to a severe infection from both Streptococcus pneumoniae and Mycobacterium tuberculosis, alongside other complicating factors like seizures and fever.
  • The case highlights the urgent need for swift intervention and treatment to reduce the risk of death associated with severe rhabdomyolysis, particularly when related to substance abuse and infectious diseases.
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