Pub Date : 2025-06-27DOI: 10.1016/j.omsc.2025.100408
Gustavo Andres Grimaldi Finol , Ammar Khalafalla , Mohamed Amir , Saba Hawamdeh , Moustafa Al Khalil , Ismail Farag , Ayoub Alaud
Giant cell lesions (GCLs) of the maxillofacial complex present a therapeutic challenge due to their aggressive nature and potential for recurrence. Traditional treatment modalities often includes surgical intervention with varying degrees of success and associated morbidities. In recent years, denosumab, a monoclonal antibody targeting the RANK ligand pathway, has emerged as a promising alternative in the management of GCLs. This article provides a comprehensive overview of denosumab's efficacy, safety profile, and clinical outcomes in treating GCLs through a meticulous analysis of case series and literature review. We describe denosumab's potential as a novel therapeutic option, offering improved outcomes and reduced morbidity for patients with GCLs in the maxillofacial region with the presentation of two cases using a comprenhesive diagnosis and management. On the other hand, this article highlights the need for further prospective studies to stablish optimal dosing regimens, long-term efficacy, and potential adverse effects, for enhanced patient care and management strategies in this challenging clinical scenario.
{"title":"Revolutionizing maxillofacial care: Exploring denosumab's impact on giant cell granuloma – A comprehensive case series and literature review","authors":"Gustavo Andres Grimaldi Finol , Ammar Khalafalla , Mohamed Amir , Saba Hawamdeh , Moustafa Al Khalil , Ismail Farag , Ayoub Alaud","doi":"10.1016/j.omsc.2025.100408","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.omsc.2025.100408","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Giant cell lesions (GCLs) of the maxillofacial complex present a therapeutic challenge due to their aggressive nature and potential for recurrence. Traditional treatment modalities often includes surgical intervention with varying degrees of success and associated morbidities. In recent years, denosumab, a monoclonal antibody targeting the RANK ligand pathway, has emerged as a promising alternative in the management of GCLs. This article provides a comprehensive overview of denosumab's efficacy, safety profile, and clinical outcomes in treating GCLs through a meticulous analysis of case series and literature review. We describe denosumab's potential as a novel therapeutic option, offering improved outcomes and reduced morbidity for patients with GCLs in the maxillofacial region with the presentation of two cases using a comprenhesive diagnosis and management. On the other hand, this article highlights the need for further prospective studies to stablish optimal dosing regimens, long-term efficacy, and potential adverse effects, for enhanced patient care and management strategies in this challenging clinical scenario.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38030,"journal":{"name":"Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Cases","volume":"11 3","pages":"Article 100408"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144502675","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-05-26DOI: 10.1016/j.omsc.2025.100405
Asaad Shehada, Mazen Zenati
The temporomandibular joint has a variation in its atmospheric pressure during the mouth movement, although the intra-articular injection is widely used as one of the management strategies for reducing the pain and enhancing the mouth movement range, there are atmospheric fluctuations in the joint space due to make a passage between this closed spaces and the external medium when the needle inserted into the joint capsule. This report presents iatrogenic emphysema in two cases, while this emphysema is absent in a different case.
{"title":"Iatrogenic intra-temporomandibular joint emphysema during injection: A case report","authors":"Asaad Shehada, Mazen Zenati","doi":"10.1016/j.omsc.2025.100405","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.omsc.2025.100405","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The temporomandibular joint has a variation in its atmospheric pressure during the mouth movement, although the intra-articular injection is widely used as one of the management strategies for reducing the pain and enhancing the mouth movement range, there are atmospheric fluctuations in the joint space due to make a passage between this closed spaces and the external medium when the needle inserted into the joint capsule. This report presents iatrogenic emphysema in two cases, while this emphysema is absent in a different case.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38030,"journal":{"name":"Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Cases","volume":"11 3","pages":"Article 100405"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144166766","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Papillary thyroid carcinoma presenting as a parapharyngeal mass is uncommon clinical presentation1,2. Papillary thyroid cancer is the most common primary thyroid cancer (80–90 % of cases)17. 20–50 % of cases have lymph node metastasis4. Superior thyroid lesions usually metastasize through superior pretracheal and cervical nodes while inferior thyroid and isthmus drainage travel via the paratracheal and deep cervical nodes17. Parapharyngeal space (PPS) tumors are rare and represent about 0.5 % of all head and neck tumors1,2. We report a case of 59 years-old man who presented initially with left parapharyngeal mass for about four months and a chief complaint of dysphagia. Exam revealed a submucosal 4 cm mass in the oropharyngeal wall, no tumor was palpable in the neck and his physical examination was otherwise unremarkable. Preoperative work up was completed, and Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) was inconclusive. The mass was excised via transcervical-mandibular swing approach and a diagnosis of papillary thyroid carcinoma was rendered. Subsequently, the patient underwent a total thyroidectomy and neck dissection. This case report highlights the unusual metastasis to parapharyngeal space from occult papillary thyroid carcinoma, reviews the lymphatic drainage system of the head and neck responsible for this route of metastasis, recommendations for preoperative imaging, surgical treatment, and adjuvant treatment of this uncommon presentation.
{"title":"Occult papillary thyroid carcinoma presenting as parapharyngeal space mass: A case report and literature review","authors":"Fawaz Alotaibi , Harish Tummala , Mitchell Naito , Yousef Alshamrani","doi":"10.1016/j.omsc.2025.100402","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.omsc.2025.100402","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Papillary thyroid carcinoma presenting as a parapharyngeal mass is uncommon clinical presentation<sup>1,2</sup>. Papillary thyroid cancer is the most common primary thyroid cancer (80–90 % of cases)<sup>17</sup>. 20–50 % of cases have lymph node metastasis<sup>4</sup>. Superior thyroid lesions usually metastasize through superior pretracheal and cervical nodes while inferior thyroid and isthmus drainage travel via the paratracheal and deep cervical nodes<sup>17</sup>. Parapharyngeal space (PPS) tumors are rare and represent about 0.5 % of all head and neck tumors<sup>1,2</sup>. We report a case of 59 years-old man who presented initially with left parapharyngeal mass for about four months and a chief complaint of dysphagia. Exam revealed a submucosal 4 cm mass in the oropharyngeal wall, no tumor was palpable in the neck and his physical examination was otherwise unremarkable. Preoperative work up was completed, and Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) was inconclusive. The mass was excised via transcervical-mandibular swing approach and a diagnosis of papillary thyroid carcinoma was rendered. Subsequently, the patient underwent a total thyroidectomy and neck dissection. This case report highlights the unusual metastasis to parapharyngeal space from occult papillary thyroid carcinoma, reviews the lymphatic drainage system of the head and neck responsible for this route of metastasis, recommendations for preoperative imaging, surgical treatment, and adjuvant treatment of this uncommon presentation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38030,"journal":{"name":"Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Cases","volume":"11 3","pages":"Article 100402"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144205666","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-05-16DOI: 10.1016/j.omsc.2025.100406
Mojtaba Salehi Karizmeh, Farnaz Keyhanlou
Panfacial trauma often involves extensive fractures across the facial skeleton and is frequently associated with dentoalveolar injuries. In cases with missing teeth, extra caution is needed, as avulsed teeth or fragments may be displaced into adjacent structures such as the maxillary sinus, nasal cavity, airway, or even the gastrointestinal tract. This report presents a rare case of a maxillary lateral incisor displaced into the orbital floor following panfacial trauma. The case highlights the critical importance of thorough clinical and radiographic assessment, particularly with CT imaging, to ensure accurate diagnosis, prevent complications, and achieve optimal management in panfacial trauma.
{"title":"Unusual displacement of maxillary lateral incisor into the orbital floor after panfacial trauma: A case report","authors":"Mojtaba Salehi Karizmeh, Farnaz Keyhanlou","doi":"10.1016/j.omsc.2025.100406","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.omsc.2025.100406","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Panfacial trauma often involves extensive fractures across the facial skeleton and is frequently associated with dentoalveolar injuries. In cases with missing teeth, extra caution is needed, as avulsed teeth or fragments may be displaced into adjacent structures such as the maxillary sinus, nasal cavity, airway, or even the gastrointestinal tract. This report presents a rare case of a maxillary lateral incisor displaced into the orbital floor following panfacial trauma. The case highlights the critical importance of thorough clinical and radiographic assessment, particularly with CT imaging, to ensure accurate diagnosis, prevent complications, and achieve optimal management in panfacial trauma.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38030,"journal":{"name":"Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Cases","volume":"11 2","pages":"Article 100406"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144116022","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-05-12DOI: 10.1016/j.omsc.2025.100404
Brett A. Wilson, Jeffrey H. Brooks, Sloan B. Ashabranner, Franklin B. Ivers
Xanthoma is derived from the Greek word xanthos, meaning yellow, and is related to the altered metabolism of lipids resulting in their accumulation in skin, tendon sheaths, and internal organs. Xanthomas manifest as yellowish papules, plaques, or nodules and are characterized by lipid-laden macrophages (foam cells). Xanthoma of bone is extremely rare and, when present, is often secondary to dyslipidemias or endocrine disorders. The former would be considered a secondary intraosseous xanthoma of bone. A xanthoma that is identified within bone in the absence of dyslipidemia or endocrine disease is considered a primary intraosseous xanthoma. When a xanthoma presents in the maxilla or mandible, it is considered an intraosseous xanthoma of the jaw. The first intraosseous xanthoma of the jaw was reported in 1964 and was referred to as a xanthogranuloma of the mandible. Since that initial report, less than 60 total cases have been reported in the English literature. The cases reported are typically small in size and amenable to enucleation and curettage. Our report contributes to the existing literature by providing a unique case example, highlighting the potential for these lesions to progress to a considerable size, impact adjacent anatomical structures, and necessitate more aggressive treatment.
{"title":"Large intraosseous xanthoma of the mandible – A case report","authors":"Brett A. Wilson, Jeffrey H. Brooks, Sloan B. Ashabranner, Franklin B. Ivers","doi":"10.1016/j.omsc.2025.100404","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.omsc.2025.100404","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Xanthoma is derived from the Greek word xanthos, meaning yellow, and is related to the altered metabolism of lipids resulting in their accumulation in skin, tendon sheaths, and internal organs. Xanthomas manifest as yellowish papules, plaques, or nodules and are characterized by lipid-laden macrophages (foam cells). Xanthoma of bone is extremely rare and, when present, is often secondary to dyslipidemias or endocrine disorders. The former would be considered a secondary intraosseous xanthoma of bone. A xanthoma that is identified within bone in the absence of dyslipidemia or endocrine disease is considered a primary intraosseous xanthoma. When a xanthoma presents in the maxilla or mandible, it is considered an intraosseous xanthoma of the jaw. The first intraosseous xanthoma of the jaw was reported in 1964 and was referred to as a xanthogranuloma of the mandible. Since that initial report, less than 60 total cases have been reported in the English literature. The cases reported are typically small in size and amenable to enucleation and curettage. Our report contributes to the existing literature by providing a unique case example, highlighting the potential for these lesions to progress to a considerable size, impact adjacent anatomical structures, and necessitate more aggressive treatment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38030,"journal":{"name":"Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Cases","volume":"11 2","pages":"Article 100404"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143948743","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-04-25DOI: 10.1016/j.omsc.2025.100401
Emily DuBuc , Russell Arellanes , Greta Guillette , Changxing Liu
Maxillofacial LeFort 1 surgery is a widely used procedure for correcting midface deformities, but it can occasionally result in rare and destructive complications such as non-union of osteotomy gaps and maxillary necrosis. Addressing these complications requires careful consideration of their severity, the surgeon's expertise, and the patient's desired outcomes. Comprehensive imaging, a detailed surgical history, and thorough preoperative planning are essential. We present the case of a 61-year-old Caucasian male referred to the otolaryngology – head and neck surgery clinic for bilateral oroantral fistulas, with multiple failed repair attempts following LeFort I osteotomy for midfacial deformity correction. Reconstruction was performed using an osteocutaneous radial forearm free flap with two separate osteotomy segments to fill the bony defect and seal the fistulas, resulting in full resolution of symptoms.
{"title":"Osteocutaneous radial forearm free flap with islanded bony segments for maxilla reconstruction: A case report","authors":"Emily DuBuc , Russell Arellanes , Greta Guillette , Changxing Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.omsc.2025.100401","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.omsc.2025.100401","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Maxillofacial LeFort 1 surgery is a widely used procedure for correcting midface deformities, but it can occasionally result in rare and destructive complications such as non-union of osteotomy gaps and maxillary necrosis. Addressing these complications requires careful consideration of their severity, the surgeon's expertise, and the patient's desired outcomes. Comprehensive imaging, a detailed surgical history, and thorough preoperative planning are essential. We present the case of a 61-year-old Caucasian male referred to the otolaryngology – head and neck surgery clinic for bilateral oroantral fistulas, with multiple failed repair attempts following LeFort I osteotomy for midfacial deformity correction. Reconstruction was performed using an osteocutaneous radial forearm free flap with two separate osteotomy segments to fill the bony defect and seal the fistulas, resulting in full resolution of symptoms.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38030,"journal":{"name":"Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Cases","volume":"11 2","pages":"Article 100401"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143895657","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-04-24DOI: 10.1016/j.omsc.2025.100403
Kamdem Benedikta , Sala Nathalie , Broome Martin , May Laurence
Angiosarcoma is a rare and aggressive malignant mesenchymal neoplasia developing from endothelial cells, comprising only 2 % of soft tissues sarcomas. While primarily affecting soft tissues and skin, its occurrence in the oral cavity is exceptionally rare (1.6 %). We present the case of a 78-year-old woman with a nodular gingival lesion initially suspected as squamous cell carcinoma. Despite an uneventful postoperative course following maxillectomy, the histological examination revealed angiosarcoma. Discussion highlights the diagnostic challenges due to its varied clinical and histological presentation, often mimicking other lesions. Treatment involves complete surgical excision, followed by adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy. However, the prognosis remains poor, with a high recurrence rate and metastatic potential. Our case underscores the importance of accurate diagnosis through comprehensive clinical, radiological, and histological evaluation, emphasizing the need for early detection and multidisciplinary management to improve outcomes in angiosarcoma patients.
{"title":"Maxillary angiosarcoma: a case report and literature review","authors":"Kamdem Benedikta , Sala Nathalie , Broome Martin , May Laurence","doi":"10.1016/j.omsc.2025.100403","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.omsc.2025.100403","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Angiosarcoma is a rare and aggressive malignant mesenchymal neoplasia developing from endothelial cells, comprising only 2 % of soft tissues sarcomas. While primarily affecting soft tissues and skin, its occurrence in the oral cavity is exceptionally rare (1.6 %). We present the case of a 78-year-old woman with a nodular gingival lesion initially suspected as squamous cell carcinoma. Despite an uneventful postoperative course following maxillectomy, the histological examination revealed angiosarcoma. Discussion highlights the diagnostic challenges due to its varied clinical and histological presentation, often mimicking other lesions. Treatment involves complete surgical excision, followed by adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy. However, the prognosis remains poor, with a high recurrence rate and metastatic potential. Our case underscores the importance of accurate diagnosis through comprehensive clinical, radiological, and histological evaluation, emphasizing the need for early detection and multidisciplinary management to improve outcomes in angiosarcoma patients.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38030,"journal":{"name":"Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Cases","volume":"11 2","pages":"Article 100403"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143886229","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-04-11DOI: 10.1016/j.omsc.2025.100399
Mahdi Zakeri , Brian Kinard
Managing craniofacial fibrous dysplasia (FD) poses significant challenges, particularly in balancing functional and aesthetic outcomes. Traditional approaches often require broad exposure through coronal flaps or midfacial degloving, leading to increased morbidity and extended recovery. This case report highlights a minimally invasive approach for a 20-year-old female with disfiguring zygomaticomaxillary FD. Through computer-aided surgical simulation (CASS), low-profile patient-specific recontouring guides were employed to perform precise bone recontouring through transconjunctival and intraoral incisions. Postoperative imaging confirmed accurate bone removal when superimposed with the preoperative plan. The patient achieved satisfactory facial symmetry with reduced morbidity. This approach demonstrates that combining CASS with low-profile patient specific recontouring guides can optimize outcomes for complex craniofacial FD cases. Further research and comparative studies are necessary to fully assess the long-term benefits of this technique in surgical managing FD and other benign craniofacial lesions.
{"title":"Application of low-profile patient-specific surgical cutting guides in the management of craniofacial fibrous dysplasia: A case report and review of current surgical approaches","authors":"Mahdi Zakeri , Brian Kinard","doi":"10.1016/j.omsc.2025.100399","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.omsc.2025.100399","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Managing craniofacial fibrous dysplasia (FD) poses significant challenges, particularly in balancing functional and aesthetic outcomes. Traditional approaches often require broad exposure through coronal flaps or midfacial degloving, leading to increased morbidity and extended recovery. This case report highlights a minimally invasive approach for a 20-year-old female with disfiguring zygomaticomaxillary FD. Through computer-aided surgical simulation (CASS), low-profile patient-specific recontouring guides were employed to perform precise bone recontouring through transconjunctival and intraoral incisions. Postoperative imaging confirmed accurate bone removal when superimposed with the preoperative plan. The patient achieved satisfactory facial symmetry with reduced morbidity. This approach demonstrates that combining CASS with low-profile patient specific recontouring guides can optimize outcomes for complex craniofacial FD cases. Further research and comparative studies are necessary to fully assess the long-term benefits of this technique in surgical managing FD and other benign craniofacial lesions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38030,"journal":{"name":"Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Cases","volume":"11 2","pages":"Article 100399"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143842651","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-04-11DOI: 10.1016/j.omsc.2025.100400
Kenichi Ogata , Michiaki Akashi , Shintaro Kawano
Oral mycetoma, or fungal ball, is a rare entity typically affecting immunocompromised individuals; its presentation in the oral cavity, particularly the upper lip of healthy hosts, is exceedingly rare. We report a unique instance of upper lip nasolabial mycetoma in a 60-year-old immunocompetent male presenting with painless swelling. Initial imaging (magnetic resonance imaging/ultrasonography) revealed a well-defined, fluid-filled nodule, mimicking a benign neoplasm or mucocele. Excisional biopsy and subsequent histopathological examination with Grocott methenamine silver staining definitively diagnosed mycetoma, revealing encapsulated abscesses with filamentous fungal hyphae, suggestive of Aspergillus etiology. This case highlights the diagnostic ambiguity of atypical fungal infections in immunocompetent patients and underscores the necessity to consider fungal etiologies in the differential diagnosis of oral lesions, irrespective of patient immune status. Histopathology remains crucial for definitive diagnosis and appropriate management. Surgical excision with 1-year follow-up proved to be an effective therapeutic modality for localized oral fungal mycetoma in this healthy individual.
{"title":"Oral mycetoma of the upper lip nasolabial region in a healthy host: A case report and minireview of diagnostic and therapeutic considerations","authors":"Kenichi Ogata , Michiaki Akashi , Shintaro Kawano","doi":"10.1016/j.omsc.2025.100400","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.omsc.2025.100400","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Oral mycetoma, or fungal ball, is a rare entity typically affecting immunocompromised individuals; its presentation in the oral cavity, particularly the upper lip of healthy hosts, is exceedingly rare. We report a unique instance of upper lip nasolabial mycetoma in a 60-year-old immunocompetent male presenting with painless swelling. Initial imaging (magnetic resonance imaging/ultrasonography) revealed a well-defined, fluid-filled nodule, mimicking a benign neoplasm or mucocele. Excisional biopsy and subsequent histopathological examination with Grocott methenamine silver staining definitively diagnosed mycetoma, revealing encapsulated abscesses with filamentous fungal hyphae, suggestive of Aspergillus etiology. This case highlights the diagnostic ambiguity of atypical fungal infections in immunocompetent patients and underscores the necessity to consider fungal etiologies in the differential diagnosis of oral lesions, irrespective of patient immune status. Histopathology remains crucial for definitive diagnosis and appropriate management. Surgical excision with 1-year follow-up proved to be an effective therapeutic modality for localized oral fungal mycetoma in this healthy individual.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38030,"journal":{"name":"Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Cases","volume":"11 2","pages":"Article 100400"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143830073","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-03-31DOI: 10.1016/j.omsc.2025.100398
Kai-Yuan Hsiao , Martha Lucía Gutiérrez Pérez , Patrícia S. Cé , Thomaz Fleury Curado
Hypoglossal nerve stimulation is a proven treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, yet its invasive nature raises concerns about wound complications. This case series examines three distinct postoperative scenarios: (1) early infection in a patient with poor glycemic control and inadequate self-care, (2) late-stage infection in a patient with prolonged device non-use, and (3) early wound dehiscence caused by nonadherence to postoperative restrictions, successfully managed with a novel wound management protocol that preserved the device. These cases highlight the importance of comprehensive risk assessment, adherence to postoperative guidelines, the control of metabolic diseases and individualized management strategies to preserve device functionality while reducing healthcare costs. Notably, this is the first report demonstrating successful device retention in hypoglossal nerve stimulation despite wound dehiscence. Further studies are essential to refine risk stratification and establish evidence-based treatment protocols for this innovative and increasingly utilized therapy.
{"title":"Managing wound complications in hypoglossal nerve stimulation: Prevention strategies and criteria for avoiding device explantation","authors":"Kai-Yuan Hsiao , Martha Lucía Gutiérrez Pérez , Patrícia S. Cé , Thomaz Fleury Curado","doi":"10.1016/j.omsc.2025.100398","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.omsc.2025.100398","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Hypoglossal nerve stimulation is a proven treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, yet its invasive nature raises concerns about wound complications. This case series examines three distinct postoperative scenarios: (1) early infection in a patient with poor glycemic control and inadequate self-care, (2) late-stage infection in a patient with prolonged device non-use, and (3) early wound dehiscence caused by nonadherence to postoperative restrictions, successfully managed with a novel wound management protocol that preserved the device. These cases highlight the importance of comprehensive risk assessment, adherence to postoperative guidelines, the control of metabolic diseases and individualized management strategies to preserve device functionality while reducing healthcare costs. Notably, this is the first report demonstrating successful device retention in hypoglossal nerve stimulation despite wound dehiscence. Further studies are essential to refine risk stratification and establish evidence-based treatment protocols for this innovative and increasingly utilized therapy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":38030,"journal":{"name":"Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Cases","volume":"11 2","pages":"Article 100398"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143776586","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}