1
|
Bezerra HKF, Faustino ISP, Santos-Silva AR, Vargas PA, Perez DEDC, Lopes MA. Submucosal nodule on the dorsal tongue. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2024; 137:3-5. [PMID: 37806849 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2023.08.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
Affiliation(s)
| | | | - Alan Roger Santos-Silva
- Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, Brazil
| | - Pablo Agustin Vargas
- Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, Brazil
| | | | - Marcio Ajudarte Lopes
- Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, Brazil
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Jain R, Gosavi S, Sethia D, Trimuke A. An Unusual Intraosseous Swelling of the Jaw: Two Rare Case Reports. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2023; 75:4032-4040. [PMID: 37974818 PMCID: PMC10645956 DOI: 10.1007/s12070-023-04023-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
Abstract
Neurofibroma is the most common type of peripheral nerve neoplasm arising from a mixture of cell types, including schwann cells and perineurial fibroblasts. We report two unusual cases where patients presented with intraosseous swelling of the jaw. A complete examination followed by Imaging and histopathological examination were advised. Imaging showed ill-defined radiolucency in one case and well defined corticated radiolucency with soap-bubble appearance in the other case. Biopsy with adjuvant immunohistochemistry revealed features suggestive of neurofibroma. Both cases were managed surgically. The second case in the male patient, also showed multiple recurrences and subsequent transformation into atypical neurofibroma. In spite of being a benign tumor, neurofibroma is locally aggressive. Commonly found in soft tissues of the body, neurofibromas are rare in the head and neck region. But the intraosseous location of this tumor in the mandible is an exceptional case.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Riya Jain
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Government Dental College and Hospital, CSMT-400001 Mumbai, Maharashtra India
| | - Suchitra Gosavi
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Government Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur, Maharashtra India
| | - Deepak Sethia
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra India
| | - Akshay Trimuke
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Government Dental College and Hospital, CSMT-400001 Mumbai, Maharashtra India
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Sathiyamoorthy M, Vasanthi V, Gunasekaran N, Vinay G. Intraoral neurofibroma: A case report with emphasis on immunohistochemical markers. J Cancer Res Ther 2023; 19:S1014-S1017. [PMID: 38384105 DOI: 10.4103/jcrt.jcrt_1716_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
Abstract
ABSTRACT A neurofibroma is a benign peripheral nerve sheath tumor. They occur in combination with neurofibromatosis or as a solitary mass. Intraoral neurofibromas pose diagnostic difficulties, suggesting the appropriate use of diagnostic markers and clinical knowledge. Here, we report a case of intraoral neurofibroma in a 57-year-old female who reported with the complaint of painless growth in the lower left back tooth region for the past three years. Based on the clinical features, provisional diagnosis of traumatic fibroma was made. However, histopathology proved it to be a benign spindle cell lesion; upon further investigation by immunohistochemistry, it was diagnosed to be a case of neurofibroma.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mounika Sathiyamoorthy
- Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, SRM Dental College, SRMIST, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
| | - V Vasanthi
- Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, SRM Dental College, SRMIST, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
| | - Nandhini Gunasekaran
- Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, SRM Dental College, SRMIST, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
| | - G Vinay
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Private Dental Practitioner, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Liu L, Li Y, Zi Y, Rong D, Li Y, Li X, Xu F, Wu H. MRI findings of benign tumors and tumor-like diseases of the tongue with radiologic-pathologic correlation. Jpn J Radiol 2023; 41:19-26. [PMID: 36097236 DOI: 10.1007/s11604-022-01329-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
Abstract
Benign tumors or tumor-like lesions of the tongue are uncommon lesions that comprise a heterogeneous group of neoplasms. Although there are a variety of benign tumors or tumor-like lesions, the imaging appearance of these diseases is not well defined because of a paucity of scientific literature on this topic. Most benign tongue tumors usually appear as submucosal bulges located in the deep portion of the tongue. Their true features and extent may only be identified on cross-sectional images such as CT and MRI. Thus, CT and MRI play an important role in the diagnosis of these unusual lesions. It is important that radiologists be able to identify the characteristic CT and MR imaging features that can be used to narrow the differential diagnosis with increased diagnostic confidence, suggest specific histologic tumor types. In this pictorial essay, we provide insights into the MRI presentations of benign tongue tumors and tumor-like diseases and their radiologic-pathologic correlation. Benign tumors or tumor-like lesions of the tongue described herein include papilloma, lipoma, hemangioma, venous malformations, schwannoma, neurofibroma, epidermoid cyst, and dermoid cyst.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lin Liu
- Department of Radiology, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, PR China.,Medical College Postgraduate College, Shantou University, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, PR China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence in Medical Image Analysis and Application, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, 510080, China
| | - Yulin Li
- Department of Radiology, Meizhou People's Hospital, Meizhou, 514011, Guangdong, PR China
| | - Yunyan Zi
- Department of Radiology, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, PR China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence in Medical Image Analysis and Application, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, 510080, China.,Graduate College, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, Guangdong, PR China
| | - Dailin Rong
- Medical Imaging Center, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510630, PR China.,Medical Imaging Center, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, 651 Dongfeng Rd E, Guangzhou, 510060, Guangdong, PR China
| | - Yanhui Li
- Department of Radiology, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, 510235, Hunan, PR China
| | - Xiuhui Li
- Department of Information Media Industry, Guangzhou Public Utility Technician College, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, PR China
| | - Fangping Xu
- Department of Pathology, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital/Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, PR China
| | - Haijun Wu
- Department of Radiology, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, PR China. .,Medical College Postgraduate College, Shantou University, Shantou, 515041, Guangdong, PR China. .,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence in Medical Image Analysis and Application, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, 510080, China.
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
de Freitas Silva BS, Sena-Filho M, Costa Arantes DA, de Almeida OP, Mendonça EF, Yamamoto-Silva FP. A submucosal nodule on the upper lip. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2021; 134:5-9. [PMID: 34753690 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2021.08.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2021] [Revised: 08/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Affiliation(s)
| | - Marcondes Sena-Filho
- Department of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry of Piracicaba, State University of Campinas, Piracicaba, Brazil
| | | | - Oslei Paes de Almeida
- Department of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry of Piracicaba, State University of Campinas, Piracicaba, Brazil
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
6
|
Firm palatal swelling adjacent to a submerged dental implant. J Am Dent Assoc 2021; 153:678-682. [PMID: 34147242 DOI: 10.1016/j.adaj.2021.03.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2021] [Revised: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
|
7
|
Buchholzer S, Verdeja R, Lombardi T. Type I Neurofibromatosis: Case Report and Review of the Literature Focused on Oral and Cutaneous Lesions. Dermatopathology (Basel) 2021; 8:17-24. [PMID: 33430291 PMCID: PMC7838883 DOI: 10.3390/dermatopathology8010003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Revised: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
Abstract
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a common genetic disease whose dermatological lesions are at the forefront of its development. Cutaneous manifestations include café au lait spots, intertriginous freckling, and neurofibromas which appear during childhood and adolescence and are part of the clinical criteria to diagnose NF1. However, it is only recently that oral manifestations have been highlighted in many studies as frequently associated to NF1. This article aims to review oral and cutaneous manifestations related to NF1 and to report a case of a 51-year-old male with skin and oral neurofibromas related to NF1. Our patient presented with lesions on the gingiva, a rare localization that takes a hypertrophic form mimicking other various pathological conditions. Although not frequent, malignant transformation in NF1, especially regarding plexiform neurofibromas, is well established. Patients with NF1 therefore have regular follow-ups based on clinical examination, as sarcomatous transformation brings an extremely poor prognosis, recurrences and distant metastasis being common.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Samanta Buchholzer
- Unit of Oral Medicine and Maxillofacial Pathology, Division of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, Department of Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland; (R.V.); (T.L.)
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
8
|
Gosavi SR, Jain RS, Datarkar A. Prevalence of oral neurofibroma in Central Indian population: A retrospective study of 20 years. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2021; 25:25-30. [PMID: 34349407 PMCID: PMC8272481 DOI: 10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_237_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2020] [Revised: 11/20/2020] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
Abstract
CONTEXT Neurofibroma is a benign peripheral nerve sheath tumor. Commonly found in the peripheral soft tissues, it can manifest as a solitary mass or as a component of neurofibromatosis. AIMS The purpose of the retrospective cross-sectional study was contributing to the literature by providing data about the prevalence of oral neurofibroma in Central Indian population. SETTINGS AND DESIGN Retrospective, cross-sectional study. SUBJECTS AND METHODS All histopathologically diagnosed cases of oral neurofibroma were retrieved from the archives of our department and were reviewed. All the cases that met the inclusion criteria were reviewed in terms of the year when the patient reported, patient's age, gender, location of the lesion, i.e., soft tissue or intraosseous, clinical appearance, i.e., growth or swelling, histopathologic diagnosis and immunohistochemistry results if available. The results were aggregated and described qualitatively using Microsoft Excel 2013. RESULTS In our retrospective analysis of 20 years (2000-2019), we came across 14 reported cases of oral neurofibroma, in five males and nine females. Two of these cases showed a recurrent nature and one case showed transformation into atypical neurofibroma. Two cases were encountered in the mandible as an intraosseous oral neurofibroma. CONCLUSIONS In our study, we found that oral neurofibroma was more common in the third decade with a female predilection. Gingiva was the most common site. Of the 14 cases that were encountered, two cases showed recurrence and one case showed malignant transformation. Hence, in spite of being a benign neoplasm, oral neurofibroma is locally aggressive and should be diagnosed accurately.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Suchitra R Gosavi
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Government Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
| | - Riya S Jain
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Government Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
| | - Abhay Datarkar
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Government Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Ribeiro JT, Thieme S, Zettermann P, Leite AA, Zanella VG, Pilar EFS, Fonseca FP, Mesquita RA, Vargas PA, Dos Santos JN, Martins MD. Immunoexpression of BDNF, TrkB, and p75NTR receptors in peripheral neural lesions of the head and neck. J Oral Pathol Med 2020; 50:492-501. [PMID: 33222311 DOI: 10.1111/jop.13145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Revised: 10/20/2020] [Accepted: 11/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and neurotrophin receptors have been recognized as fundamental regulators of normal brain development, homeostasis, and plasticity. They have also been studied in the behavior of central nervous system tumors. Here, we studied the pattern of BDNF, TrkB and p75NTR immunoexpression in peripheral benign and malignant neural lesions in head and neck. METHODS This cross-sectional analytical study included 79 cases of head and neck neural lesions. Nineteen cases of traumatic neuromas (TN), 20 cases of granular cell tumors (GCT), 16 cases of neurofibromas (NF), 20 cases of schwannomas (SC), and 4 malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) were submitted to immunohistochemistry with BDNF, TrkB, and p75NTR antibodies. A semi-quantitative analysis was performed. RESULTS The analysis of BDNF demonstrated a high percentage of positive cells in TN, GCT and SC with a decrease in cases of NF and MPNST. TrkB presented a lower significant immunoexpression in GCT in relation to the TN, NF, SC, and MPNST (P < .0001); and TN showed less percentage of positive cell compared to SC (P = .0017). Regarding p75NTR, the percentage of positive cell was significantly reduced in MPNST compared GCT (P = .009), NF (P = .0138) and SC (P = .0069). Also, a decrease in TN compared to GCT (P = .007) was observed. CONCLUSIONS Our results showed the immunoreactivity of BDNF, TrkB, and p75NTR in head and neck peripheral neural lesions. Reduction of BDNF and p75NTR in MPNST might suggest down-regulation during the acquisition of malignant phenotype.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Julia Turra Ribeiro
- Department of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
| | - Stéfanie Thieme
- Department of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
| | - Paula Zettermann
- Department of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
| | - Amanda Almeida Leite
- Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
| | - Virgilio Gonzales Zanella
- Department of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.,Head and Neck Surgery Department, Hospital Santa Rita, Complexo Hospitalar Santa Casa, Porto Alegre, Brazil
| | - Emily Ferreira Salles Pilar
- Experimental Pathology Unit, Clinics Hospital of Porto Alegre, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
| | - Felipe Paiva Fonseca
- Department of Oral Surgery and Pathology, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
| | - Ricardo Alves Mesquita
- Department of Oral Surgery and Pathology, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
| | - Pablo Agustin Vargas
- Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
| | - Jean Nunes Dos Santos
- Department of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, Brazil
| | - Manoela Domingues Martins
- Department of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.,Head and Neck Surgery Department, Hospital Santa Rita, Complexo Hospitalar Santa Casa, Porto Alegre, Brazil.,Department of Oral Medicine, Porto Alegre Clinics Hospital (HCPA/UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Brazil
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Jung J, Shin J, Ohe JY. A large pedunculated nodule in the tongue in a 52-year-old male. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2020; 132:4-9. [PMID: 33012672 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2020.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2020] [Revised: 08/12/2020] [Accepted: 09/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Junho Jung
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Jongseok Shin
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Joo-Young Ohe
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Bawazir M, Banasser A, Islam NM, Bhattacharyya I, Cohen DM. A large mandibular soft tissue lesion in an 8-year-old boy. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2020; 131:505-511. [PMID: 32771413 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2020.06.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2019] [Revised: 05/14/2020] [Accepted: 06/26/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Maram Bawazir
- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, University of Florida College of Dentistry, Gainesville, FL, USA.
| | - Abdulaziz Banasser
- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, University of Florida College of Dentistry, Gainesville, FL, USA
| | - Nadim M Islam
- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, University of Florida College of Dentistry, Gainesville, FL, USA
| | - Indraneel Bhattacharyya
- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, University of Florida College of Dentistry, Gainesville, FL, USA
| | - Donald M Cohen
- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, University of Florida College of Dentistry, Gainesville, FL, USA
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Rumayor Piña A, Flores Rodríguez O, Barbosa Rodríguez E, Vértiz Félix K, Flores Flores D. A 48-year-old female with an exophytic nodule in the buccal mucosa. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2020; 129:95-99. [DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2018.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2018] [Revised: 07/24/2018] [Accepted: 08/14/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
|
13
|
Solitary Neurofibroma of the Soft Palate: A Rare Entity. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2019; 71:38-41. [PMID: 31741926 DOI: 10.1007/s12070-016-0974-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2015] [Accepted: 03/16/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
Abstract
The solitary neurofibroma is a benign tumor of neuronal origin uncommonly reported in the oral cavity. The possible association of this neoplasia with systemic pathologies, such as von Recklinghausen's disease and multiple endocrine neoplasia, makes its diagnosis fundamental. Solitary isolated neurofibroma of the soft palate not associated with von Recklinghausen's disease is an unusual tumor and probably only four cases have been reported in English literature previously. To the best of our knowledge, our case of soft palate neurofibroma in 17-year-old male represents the fifth reported in English literature, for which complete surgical excision was achieved with uneventful healing.
Collapse
|
14
|
Pontes Santos HB, Morais EF, Moreira DGL, Marinho LCN, Galvão HC, Almeida Freitas R. Neurofibromas of the oral and maxillofacial complex: A 48‐year retrospective study. J Cutan Pathol 2019; 47:202-206. [DOI: 10.1111/cup.13605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2019] [Revised: 10/19/2019] [Accepted: 10/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Hellen B. Pontes Santos
- Postgraduate Program in Oral PathologyFederal University of Rio Grande do Norte Natal Rio Grande do Norte Brazil
| | - Everton F. Morais
- Postgraduate Program in Oral PathologyFederal University of Rio Grande do Norte Natal Rio Grande do Norte Brazil
| | - Deborah G. L. Moreira
- Postgraduate Program in Oral PathologyFederal University of Rio Grande do Norte Natal Rio Grande do Norte Brazil
| | - Liliane C. N. Marinho
- Postgraduate Program in Oral PathologyFederal University of Rio Grande do Norte Natal Rio Grande do Norte Brazil
| | - Hébel C. Galvão
- Postgraduate Program in Oral PathologyFederal University of Rio Grande do Norte Natal Rio Grande do Norte Brazil
| | - Roseana Almeida Freitas
- Postgraduate Program in Oral PathologyFederal University of Rio Grande do Norte Natal Rio Grande do Norte Brazil
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Rocha AL, Nunes LFM, Travassos DV, Silva GKA, Fonseca FP, Mesquita RA, Silva TA. A sessile nodule in the dorsum of the tongue. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2019; 128:449-455. [DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2018.07.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2018] [Revised: 07/23/2018] [Accepted: 07/31/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
|
16
|
Broly E, Lefevre B, Zachar D, Hafian H. Solitary neurofibroma of the floor of the mouth: rare localization at lingual nerve with intraoral excision. BMC Oral Health 2019; 19:197. [PMID: 31464607 PMCID: PMC6714308 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-019-0888-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2018] [Accepted: 08/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Neurofibromas (NF) are benign tumors of the peripheral nerves that are composed of Schwann cells, perineural-like cells and fibroblasts. The differential diagnosis for a solitary intraneural variant of neurofibroma arising in the floor of the mouth is broad and includes a submandibular gland neoplasm and adenopathy, among others. The intraoral approach is the best choice for a medium-sized lesion. Case presentation We report a rare case of a solitary neurofibroma of the floor of the mouth in a 31-year-old male. The patient consulted the dental emergency department for acute pain of the left mandible. Systematic clinical examination revealed the presence of a mass in the left mouth floor. The panoramic x-ray was not conclusive and the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a well-defined soft tissue lesion with homogenous isosignal intensity on the T1-weighted image, high intensity signal on the T2-weighted image and heterogeneous enhancement following contrast-enhancement on the T1-weighted Fast Sat image. The surgical excision of the soft-tissue neoplasm was accomplished by an intraoral approach. The specimen was sent for histopathologic analysis and Immunohistochemical studies which confirmed the diagnosis of a myxoid predominant intraneural solitary neurofibroma. Conclusion The diagnosis of neurofibroma was confirmed by histopathological evaluation and immunohistochemical studies which also excluded other entities in the histopathologic differential diagnosis including schwannoma and a malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor among other. Localized (solitary) neurofibromas most often occur as sporadic lesions, however; diagnosis of a solitary neurofibroma prompts clinical evaluation to exclude the remote possibility of neurofibromatosis. The purpose of this case report is to raise awareness of the uncommon presentation of neurofibroma and to document the successful management of such a lesion using an intraoral approach.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Elyette Broly
- Faculté d'odontologie, Université Reims Champagne Ardenne, Reims, France.,Pôle de Médecine Bucco-Dentaire, Hôpital Maison Blanche, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Reims, France
| | - Benoît Lefevre
- Faculté d'odontologie, Université Reims Champagne Ardenne, Reims, France.,Pôle de Médecine Bucco-Dentaire, Hôpital Maison Blanche, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Reims, France.,Department of oral Medicine and Oral Surgery, University of Reims Champagne Ardenne, Maison Blanche Hospital, University Hospital of Reims, 45 rue Cognac Jay, 51100, Reims, France
| | - Dominique Zachar
- Pôle de Biologie Médicale et Pathologie, Hôpital Robert Debré, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Reims, France
| | - Hilal Hafian
- Faculté d'odontologie, Université Reims Champagne Ardenne, Reims, France. .,Pôle de Médecine Bucco-Dentaire, Hôpital Maison Blanche, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Reims, France. .,Laboratoire de Recherche en Nanoscience (LRN) EA 4682, Université Reims Champagne Ardenne, Reims, France. .,Department of oral Medicine and Oral Surgery, University of Reims Champagne Ardenne, Maison Blanche Hospital, University Hospital of Reims, 45 rue Cognac Jay, 51100, Reims, France.
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Maymone MB, Greer RO, Burdine LK, Dao-Cheng A, Venkatesh S, Sahitya PC, Maymone AC, Kesecker J, Vashi NA. Benign oral mucosal lesions: Clinical and pathological findings. J Am Acad Dermatol 2019; 81:43-56. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2018.09.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2018] [Revised: 09/13/2018] [Accepted: 09/19/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
|
18
|
Mortazavi H, Baharvand M, Safi Y, Dalaie K, Behnaz M, Safari F. Common conditions associated with mandibular canal widening: A literature review. Imaging Sci Dent 2019; 49:87-95. [PMID: 31281785 PMCID: PMC6597376 DOI: 10.5624/isd.2019.49.2.87] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2018] [Revised: 03/18/2019] [Accepted: 04/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Purpose The aim of this study was to review the common conditions associated with mandibular canal widening. Materials and Methods General search engines and specialized databases including Google Scholar, PubMed, PubMed Central, Science Direct, and Scopus were used to find relevant studies by using the following keywords: “mandibular canal,” “alveolar canal,” “inferior alveolar nerve canal,” “inferior dental canal,” “inferior mandibular canal,” “widening,” “enlargement,” “distension,” “expansion,” and “dilation.” Results In total, 130 articles were found, of which 80 were broadly relevant to the topic. We ultimately included 38 articles that were closely related to the topic of interest. When the data were compiled, the following 7 lesions were found to have a relationship with mandibular canal widening: non-Hodgkin lymphoma, osteosarcoma, schwannoma, neurofibroma, vascular malformation/hemangioma, multiple endocrine neoplasia syndromes, and perineural spreading or invasion. Conclusion When clinicians encounter a lesion associated with mandibular canal widening, they should immediately consider these entities in the differential diagnosis. Doing so will help dentists make more accurate diagnoses and develop better treatment plans based on patients' radiographs.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hamed Mortazavi
- Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
| | - Maryam Baharvand
- Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
| | - Yaser Safi
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
| | - Kazem Dalaie
- Department of Orthodontic, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
| | - Mohammad Behnaz
- Department of Orthodontic, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
| | - Fatemeh Safari
- School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Thompson LDR, Koh SS, Lau SK. Sporadic Neurofibroma of the Tongue Unassociated with Neurofibromatosis Type I: A Clinicopathologic Study of Ten Cases. Head Neck Pathol 2019; 14:374-380. [PMID: 31111316 PMCID: PMC7235107 DOI: 10.1007/s12105-019-01041-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2019] [Accepted: 05/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
Neurofibromas rarely occur within the oral cavity and infrequently involve the tongue. The majority of lingual neurofibromas arise in patients affected by neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). Neurofibromas of the tongue unassociated with this disorder are exceedingly uncommon. The clinical and pathologic features of 10 cases of sporadic lingual neurofibromas, unassociated with NF1, were evaluated. The patients included six females and four males ranging in age from 30 to 69 years (mean 59 years; median 63 years). An asymptomatic or slowly enlarging lingual mass was the most common clinical presentation. None of the patients were documented to have NF1. Histologically, the tumors were unencapsulated and situated beneath an intact squamous mucosa. The tumors are comprised of spindle cells with wavy nuclei within a collagenous to myxoid stroma. One tumor was characterized by a plexiform growth pattern. The lesional cells were positive for S-100 protein. Clinical follow up, available for all patients, showed no recurrences and no subsequent development of additional clinical manifestations of NF1. Lingual neurofibromas should be distinguished from other peripheral nerve sheath tumors that can affect this anatomic site. This series of cases confirms that sporadic neurofibromas of the tongue may be rarely encountered in patients having no other features of NF1.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lester D. R. Thompson
- Department of Pathology, Woodland Hills Medical Center, Southern California Permanente Medical Group, 5601 De Soto Avenue, Woodland Hills, CA 91365 USA
| | - Stephen S. Koh
- Department of Pathology, Orange County-Anaheim Medical Center, Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Anaheim, CA USA
| | - Sean K. Lau
- Department of Pathology, Orange County-Anaheim Medical Center, Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Anaheim, CA USA
| |
Collapse
|
20
|
Yao PS, Chen GR, Shang-Guan HC, Lin QS, Wang XF, Zheng SF, Kang DZ. Adult hippocampal ganglioneuroblastoma: Case report and literature review. Medicine (Baltimore) 2017; 96:e8894. [PMID: 29390424 PMCID: PMC5758126 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000008894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
Abstract
RATIONALE Intracranial ganglioneuroblastoma represents a rare subtype of primitive neuroectodermal tumor. Here, we report a hippocampal ganglioneuroblastoma and a literature review of cerebral anglioneuroblastoma is carried out. PATIENT CONCERNS We report a 16-year-old male patient presenting with absence seizure and high-infiltration hippocampal ganglioneuroblastoma. INTERVENTIONS Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) indicates a space-occupying lesion with a well-defined margin in the right temporal lobe and hippocampus. However, hyper-signal on flair and diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) with a low apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) value is detected, which prompts high tumoral invasiveness. INTERVENTIONS A total resection of tumor and subsequent chemotherapy combing with radiotherapy is performed. OUTCOMES For a follow-up period of 60 months, no evidence of recurrence and further seizures are detected. LESSONS High-infiltration hippocampal ganglioneuroblastoma is a rare event. MRI examination often showed features of low-grade gliomas, while hyper-signal lesion on DWI with a low ADC value can be detected. Complete resection combined with fractionated radiotherapy and chemotherapy was the optimal treatment for cerebral ganglioneuroblastoma.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | | | | | | | - Xing-Fu Wang
- Department of Pathology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
21
|
Lykke E, Noergaard T, Rasmussen ER. Lingual neurofibroma causing dysaesthesia of the tongue. BMJ Case Rep 2013; 2013:bcr-2013-010440. [PMID: 24105382 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2013-010440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
Abstract
Neurofibroma is a benign tumour derived from the neural sheaths of peripheral nerves and composed of Schwann cells, fibroblast-like cells and intermediate cells. The usual clinical presentation of an oral neurofibroma is swelling. A 62-year-old woman was referred to our department of otorhinolaryngology with irritation and dysaesthesia of the lateral aspect of the tongue. The only finding was a slightly red area from which a biopsy was taken. The macroscopic findings observed by the surgeon were consistent with normal tongue tissue. The histopathological examination showed a small, rounded tumour closely approximated to an invagination of the surface epithelium and with a small lymphatic infiltrate. The tumour was a neurofibroma. A Schwannoma type B was considered but the presence of small nerves and positive neurofilament reaction favoured a neurofibroma. The patient had no other neurofibromas or skin lesions. At a 3-week follow-up visit all symptoms had resolved.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Eva Lykke
- Department of Otolaryngology of Head and Neck Surgery, Hilleroed Hospital, Hillerød, Denmark
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
22
|
S S, Shashikumar P, H S S, Kumar G S. Solitary plexiform neurofibroma of the gingiva: unique presentation in the oral cavity. J Clin Diagn Res 2013; 7:2090-2. [PMID: 24179954 DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2013/6535.3416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2013] [Accepted: 07/25/2013] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
Abstract
Neurofibromas are benign tumours originating from the nerve sheath. Amongst the histological variants, plexiform types are considered exclusive. These are poorly circumscribed, locally invasive and may exhibit sarcomatous potential. Plexiform neurofibromas are key features of Neurofibromatosis - 1 and their solitary intra-oral presentation is uncommon. The following case report describes a unique case of an isolated solitary plexiform neurofibroma of the maxillary anterior gingival region in a middle aged female patient.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Suramya S
- Post Graduate Student, Department of Periodontology, JSS Dental College and Hospital , Mysore, Karnataka, India
| | | | | | | |
Collapse
|