BACKGROUND: Congenital epulis is a rare lesion of the newborn, presenting as mass in the oral cavity which can interfere with respiration and feeding. It should be distinguished from other lesions which can occur in newborns, both clinically and histopathologically. CASE DETAILS: Here, we report a case of congenital epulis in a newborn female on the right alveolar ridge, along with an extensive review of literature and discuss the immunoprofiling. CONCLUSION: Early diagnosis of CE in a newborn is of paramount importance in the successful management of these rare cases.
Burkitt's lymphoma (BL) is a rare monoclonal proliferation of B-lymphocytes and is classified as a poorly differentiated lymphocytic lymphoma. This tumor was first noted in Africans. The cause of this tumor is debatable, but strong evidence implicates Epstein-Barr virus in its development. This tumor predominantly affects children and is probably the fastest growing tumor in humans, with exuberant proliferation. It is a very rare malignancy accounting for only 0.76% of solid malignant tumors among Indian children. A case of BL of the mandible in a 9-year-old girl of Indian origin is reported.
Face is the perception of a person's mind and is an important channel of a person's identity. Any abnormality in the face leads to decreased self-esteem of a person. Many syndromes and congenital disorders affect this region of the human body. One such condition which greatly affects the appearance of the face and also sometimes causing functional disturbances is fibrous dysplasia of the craniofacial region. A proper understanding of the disease is required for its appropriate management. This article helps to understand the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical, histologic, radiologic features, and various treatment options available for its management.
Beeswax is the natural secretion from the wax gland of the genus Apis mellifera and Apis cerana whereas honey is a by-product of flower nectar and the upper aero-digestive tract of the honey bee. The introduction of beeswax and honey to clinical use dates back to the fourteenth century but subsequently it was restricted to the cosmetic and food industry. With the emerging trend of using natural resources as cure for many diseases, beeswax and honey have regained its popularity in medical field. The presented manuscript describes the production, composition, and attempts to highlight the uses of beeswax, honey, and advances especially in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
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