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Herpesvirus 4, Human ; Lymphoproliferative Disorders ; Primary Myelofibrosis

Prior to the advent of efficacious antimicrobial agents, the mortality rate from cavernous sinus thrombosis (CST) was effectively 100%. There have been very few reports of CST associated with tooth extraction. A 40-year-old female presented to the emergency room with swelling over the right side of the face and history of extraction in the upper right region by an unregistered dental practitioner. The patient presented with diplopia, periorbital ecchymosis, and chemosis of the right eye. A computed tomography scan revealed venous dilatation of the right superior ophthalmic vein. The patient was immediately treated with incision and drainage, intravenous antibiotics, and heparin (low molecular weight). Unfortunately, the patient died two days after surgery due to complications from the disease. CST is a rare disease with a high mortality rate. Therefore, dental health education in rural areas, legal action against unregistered dental practitioners, early diagnosis, and aggressive antibiotic treatment can prevent future mortality resulting from CST.
Adult ; Anti-Bacterial Agents ; Anti-Infective Agents ; Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis* ; Cavernous Sinus* ; Dilatation ; Diplopia ; Drainage ; Early Diagnosis ; Ecchymosis ; Emergency Service, Hospital ; Female ; Health Education, Dental ; Heparin ; Humans ; Mortality ; Rare Diseases ; Tooth Extraction ; Veins

Prior to the advent of efficacious antimicrobial agents, the mortality rate from cavernous sinus thrombosis (CST) was effectively 100%. There have been very few reports of CST associated with tooth extraction. A 40-year-old female presented to the emergency room with swelling over the right side of the face and history of extraction in the upper right region by an unregistered dental practitioner. The patient presented with diplopia, periorbital ecchymosis, and chemosis of the right eye. A computed tomography scan revealed venous dilatation of the right superior ophthalmic vein. The patient was immediately treated with incision and drainage, intravenous antibiotics, and heparin (low molecular weight). Unfortunately, the patient died two days after surgery due to complications from the disease. CST is a rare disease with a high mortality rate. Therefore, dental health education in rural areas, legal action against unregistered dental practitioners, early diagnosis, and aggressive antibiotic treatment can prevent future mortality resulting from CST.
Adult ; Anti-Bacterial Agents ; Anti-Infective Agents ; Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis* ; Cavernous Sinus* ; Dilatation ; Diplopia ; Drainage ; Early Diagnosis ; Ecchymosis ; Emergency Service, Hospital ; Female ; Health Education, Dental ; Heparin ; Humans ; Mortality ; Rare Diseases ; Tooth Extraction ; Veins

We conducted a retrospective study and reviewed the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)-related papers published in a leading international journal, Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, between January 2014 and December 2015. The study was conducted to ascertain and compare the trends of articles being published in the years 2014 and 2015. A total of 28 articles were reviewed, of which most of the full-length articles were on clinical management and outcomes and the role of radiology. The bulk of the studies were prospective, and less interest was shown in experimental research. A thorough review and analysis thus gives the impression that there is a great need for well-designed clinical studies on TMJ.
Ankylosis ; Prospective Studies ; Retrospective Studies ; Surgery, Oral ; Temporomandibular Joint ; Temporomandibular Joint Disorders