Peripheral cemento-ossifying fibroma (PCOF) is an osteogenic neoplasm which is rare and is usually present as an epulis-like growth. It is of a reactive nature rather than a neoplastic growth. Its pathogenesis is uncertain. Predominantly, it affects adolescent and young adults with greatest prevalence around 20–30 years. Here, we report a rare clinical case of PCOF of the mandible with a history of just 2 months, occurring in a 23-year-old male involving the dentulous mandibular anterior region.
Oral lichenoid reactions (OLRs) have been considered as variants of oral lichen planus (OLP) and can be regarded as a disease per se, or it can be considered as an exacerbation of a pre-existing OLP by the presence of medication or dental materials. OLRs represent a type IV hypersensitivity reaction and mostly affect the oral mucosa when comes in direct contact with drugs or dental materials. OLRs can cause functional difficulty and significant discomfort in the patients, and hence, oral physicians should be aware of such reactions, its etiology, site of occurrence, diagnosis, and management. Here, we report a case of OLR of the right buccal mucosa associated with the placement of a lozenge for sore throat in the region of lower buccal vestibule and mucosa. Healing of the lesion was noted following the disuse of lozenge in that area.
Mucocele is a painless benign swelling in the oral cavity caused by a blockage of salivary gland or its duct. Although they are painless but may cause difficulty to patients for eating and speaking. Most mucoceles are visually identifiable. Only a few of mucoceles do not require any special treatment, and most of them can be removed by surgical excision Mucoceles most commonly affect young patients. Usually, extravasation mucoceles are located in the lower lip and retention mucoceles can be seen at any site in the oral cavity Trauma is the main causative factor involved in the formation of mucoceles It is essential to visually recognize mucocele, for its proper treatment This article reports a case of mucocele in a patient with sudden trauma on the lower lip It was clinically diagnosed as traumatic fibroma because of its atypical presentation which was treated by surgical excision
Bell’s palsy is a peripheral seventh cranial nerve neuropathy, usually resulting from infective, inflammatory, post-local anesthetic complication, or trauma. It is the most common cause of unilateral paralysis of the face. The onset may be sudden or delayed. This paper presents two cases of Bell’s palsy which were diagnosed in our department along with their review of the literature. Here, we emphasize the significance of the identification of Bell’s palsy and referral to the medical hospital for additional diagnostic services.