Odontomas are benign hamartomas which are often detected on routine radiographic examinations for other dental complaints. They are usually surgically removed but are rarely examined histopathologically. We report two cases with identical radiological features but different histopathological outcome, thus stressing the importance of histopathological examination of odontoma.

Epulis fissuratum is a benign tumor like inflammatory hyperplastic growth which occurs on the mucosa along the borders of an ill fitting full or partial removable denture. If ulcerated, it can mimic oral squamous cell carcinoma. The treatment includes surgical removal of excess fibrous tissue and remodelling or reconstructing the denture suitably, ensuring better adaptability to the ridges. This case report describes a 55 year old male patient with characteristic clinical features of denture induced inflammatory hyperplasia.

Fibromas are the benign tumours that are most commonly encountered among the oral soft tissue lesions. They are mostly seen as a protective mechanism of the mucosa towards chronic irritation. They present clinically as a round or ovoid, soft to firm in consistency, exophytic growth, mostly pale pink in colour with smooth surface. These lesions are asymptomatic and do not require any treatment until bothersome to the patient. The clinical features, histopathological features and treatment of an irritational fibroma occurring on the hard palate of a 32 year old female are presented.

Eruption cyst (EC) is a benign cyst associated with a primary or permanent tooth in its soft tissue phase after erupting through the bone. It is most prevalent in the Caucasian race. It is clinically significant in that knowledge among general dentists is very essential regarding this developmental disturbance to reach the correct diagnosis and to provide proper treatment. We are reporting a case of eruption cyst in an 11 year old boy.

Cutaneous sins tract of dental origin are often misdiagnosed and inappropriately treated because of their uncommon occurrence and absence of symptoms in about half of the patients. A case report describing the diagnosis and treatment of an extra oral cutaneous sinus tract of odontogenic origin in relation to mandibular left first molar with surgical treatment and proper antibiotic coverage is presented.

Dentinogenesis imperfecta is an autosomal dominant disorder of tooth development characterized by the presence of opalescent dentine, resulting in a dusky blue to brownish discoloration of the teeth. It is the most common dental genetic disease. This condition is genetically and clinically heterogeneous, it may affect only the teeth or it may be associated with the osteogenesis imperfecta. Diagnosis is based on history, clinical examination and radiographic features. This report describes an 18 year old male patient who showed the characteristic dental features of dentinogenesis imperfecta.

The mucocele is a salivary gland pathology that results from rupture of salivary gland duct and spillage of mucin into the surrounding tissues. The term mucous extravacation is also used to describe this lesion. The rupture of the gland or duct may be due to local trauma. The most common site of mucocele is lower lip. The treatment of mucocele includes cryosurgery , intra-lesional corticosteroid injection, micro-marsupialization, marsupialization of the mucocele, conventional surgical removal of the lesion , and laser ablation. The advantages of laser ablation over other methods include less treatment time, avoidance of suturing, minimal complications and relapse. Here we report a case of mucocele on lower lip treated using diode laser.

Methods: A review of case records of all patients treated at a tertiary level trauma center over a 5-year period (2015–2019) was performed. Epidemiological, clinical, and radiological data were analyzed. Results: The incidence of spinal trauma was 6.2% (2,065/33,072) among all trauma patients. Among these 2,065 patients, the mean age was 43.4±16.3 years and 77.3% (n=1,596) were aged 21–60 years. The major cause of injury was falls (52.1%, n=1,069) and 49.8% were high-energy falls (>10 feet [=3.048 m]). In patients with TSI due to falls, injuries occurred at the workplace (n=376), home (n=309), trees (n=151), wells (n=77), and electric poles (n=57). Road traffic accidents contributed to 42% (n=862) of TSIs and predominantly affected motorcyclists (52%, n=467). Around half (53.5%, n=1,005) of all patients were in the lower socioeconomic strata. The most common injury level was thoracic region (37.2%, n=769). Spinal cord injury (SCI) occurred in 49% (n=1,011) of patients and 49.7% (n=1,028) had injuries associated with other organs. Conclusions Our study indicated different demographic patterns and epidemiological features of TSI compared with the Western literature, including a preponderance of young male patients, falls from heights, motorcycle accidents, and a larger percentage of SCI. The high number of falls at workplace indicates a lack of knowledge among the public and policy makers about safety measures.

Imaging technology with its advancement in the field of urology is the boon for the patients who require minimally invasive approaches for various kidney disorders. These approaches require a precise knowledge of the normal and variant anatomy of vessels at the hilum of the kidney. During routine dissections, a variation in the branching pattern of the right renal artery was noted in an adult male cadaver. The right renal artery divided into upper and lower divisions 6cm away from the hilum of the kidney. The upper division gave 4 branches, and the lower division gave two branches. These two branches further bifurcated and gave 2 branches each. Thus, there were 8 prehilar branches of renal artery. The multiple prehilar branches led to a congested atmosphere at the hilum of the kidney. This arterial congestion might result in hindering the blood flow at the renal hilum. Apart from this, it might cause difficulties in diagnostic and therapeutic invasive procedures. Knowledge of this variation is of importance to radiologists and urologists in particular.
Adult ; Atmosphere ; Cadaver ; Estrogens, Conjugated (USP) ; Humans ; Kidney ; Kidney Pelvis ; Male ; Renal Artery* ; Urology