toothache/悪性腫瘍

Leiomyosarcoma is an uncommon malignant soft tissue tumour originating from smooth muscle cells. It generally occurs in the female genital tract, especially in the uterus, gastrointestinal tract, retroperitoneum and rarely in the head and neck. Here we report a case of leiomyosarcoma in a

BACKGROUND Dental pain may have another origin than teeth. It may be caused by myofascial, neurovascular, cardiac, neurological, sinusal or psychological factors. We will discuss 2 rare cases of patients who presented with a cerebellopontine tumor, who initially manifested with symptoms of dental

New epidemiologic evidence suggests that referred craniofacial pain in coronary heart disease is more common than previously believed. Current medical reports suggest that in addition to coronary disease, thoracic disorders such as aortic dissection, pericarditis, and lung cancer can cause referred

A 53-year-old man with a 14-year history of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) presented with a 2-month history of right-sided upper jaw pain and severe bleeding during tooth extraction. Pathology review of a lower maxillary sinus/upper gingival mass revealed metastatic RCC. The presentation, differential

Three cases are presented which illustrate the diagnostic problem of vague facial pain. One patient complained of toothache and was finally proved to have an intraventricular meningioma. The second had been diagnosed as trigeminal neuralgia but was finally found to have a meningioma. The third

The roots of Angelica dahurica have long been used as a traditional medicine in Korea to treat various diseases such as toothache and cold. In this study, we investigated the effect of ethanol extract from the roots of this plant on metastatic melanoma, a highly aggressive skin cancer, in B16F10

Many teeth have been mistakenly extracted or endodontically treated because of an incorrect diagnosis of orofacial pain, including toothache. A case of persistent toothache originating from a malignant lymphoma of the left maxillary sinus is presented. Root canal therapy and extraction of the upper

Objective. We report the first utilisation of transnasal marsupialization to treat a keratocystic odontogenic tumor in the maxillary sinus of a 37-year-old man. Case Report. A 37-year-old man presented with a nasal discharge and right odontalgia. Computed tomography revealed an expanding cystic

Angioleiomyoma, a benign soft tissue tumor composed of smooth muscle cells and vascular endothelium, occurs most commonly in the extremities, the lower leg being a common site of occurrence. It rarely is found in the head and neck area, especially in the nasolabial groove. Surgical excision is the

OBJECTIVE To highlight the presentation of antral cancers in Nigerians. METHODS Hospital records of all patients with a histologically diagnosed antral cancer who presented at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (a tertiary referral centre) over a 16 year period were analysed. RESULTS 28.7% of

OBJECTIVE To present the clinical spectrum of malignant neoplasms detected after extraction of teeth. METHODS Retrospective study. METHODS Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria. METHODS Demographic and clinical data of patients diagnosed with

Acoustic neuroma, also known as vestibular schwannoma, is a rare benign brainstem tumour involving the abnormal growth and proliferation of Schwann cells surrounding the vestibular division of the eighth cranial nerve. Although the most common symptoms are non-dentally related, there are instances

BACKGROUND The occurrence and distribution of malignant jaw tumours differs across the globe because of differences in geographical, cultural, racial, and socioeconomic factors. The aim of this study was to determine the types and pattern of malignant jaw tumours in Calabar, located in South-South

Benign cough headache (BCH) presents as an intermittent, usually bilateral, severe bursting or explosive pain brought on by coughing. Some of the known conditions which can mimic the pain experienced in BCH are subarachnoid hemorrhage, increased intracranial pressure, intracranial tumors, and even

OBJECTIVE To compare patient reports of present and worst cancer-related pain intensity to the recalled intensity of several commonly experienced types of pain. METHODS A secondary analysis on baseline data from patients with cancer pain. METHODS Tertiary-care facilities and patients' homes.