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Neralla M, Subramaniam Gouthaman S, P S, Satheesh T, Singarapu R. Quality of Life: determinant of success of head and neck cancer therapy in the battle of survival vs. rehabilitation. Minerva Dent Oral Sci 2023; 72:271-279. [PMID: 37066890 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-6329.23.04722-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/18/2023]
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BACKGOUND Surgical treatment for cancers in the oral and maxillofacial region significantly impacts a patient's physical, social, functional, and psychological well-being, which can in-turn affect the Quality of Life (QoL) negatively. The goal of our study was to assess the Quality of Life (QoL) of patients who underwent surgery in our hospital, and we attempted to extrapolate the data which could in the future help improve the QoL of other patients who undergo similar treatments. METHODS This was a retrospective study, including patients who have been treated for oral cancer in the last few years in the institute. The standard EORTC Questionnaires QLQ C-30 (version 3.0) and QLQ H and N-35 (version 1.0) were used in this study. RESULTS GHS scores were lower in patients with T3 stage tumor than in patients with T1 stage tumor. Patients who underwent surgery along with radiotherapy and those who underwent surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy showed a substantial difference in their GHS and FS ratings when their treatment options were compared. Patients who had undergone surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy had higher scores on the symptom scale and QoL H&N-35 than patients who had just undergone surgery and radiotherapy There was no statistically significant difference in the scores, pertaining to the location, age, gender and stage of the tumor but when the comparison was made on the basis of treatment modality chosen, there was a significant difference in the scores. CONCLUSIONS The aim of any treatment is to improve the Quality of Life. The EORTC questionnaires QLQ 30 and QLQ H and N-35 proved to be very appropriate instruments to evaluate QoL in patients with oral cancer. Assessment of QoL should always receive adequate attention in treatment planning and rehabilitation. Choice of treatment modality plays a significant role in QoL of patients treated for oral cancer. Henceforth, any treatment modality should be selected not only with a curative intent but also with the goal of improving the Quality of Life as this ultimately decides the success of the therapy from the patient's perspective.
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- Mahathi Neralla
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, India -
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, India
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Benign fibrous histiocytoma of the oral and maxillofacial region: A systematic review. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2021; 133:e43-e56. [PMID: 34511357 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2021.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2021] [Revised: 06/14/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the present study was to carry out a systematic review of available data regarding case reports and case series of oral and maxillofacial benign fibrous histiocytoma (BFH). STUDY DESIGN A search strategy was performed using the PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and EMBASE electronic databases. RESULTS Male individuals (56.89%) were more affected, with a mean age of 34.55 ± 20 years. The buccal mucosa (20.33%) represented the most common site, with the clinical presentation of a painless (86.95%) nodule (98.03%). The clinical hypothesis of a fibroma was reported in most cases (31.57%). Radiographic presentation of intraosseous lesions showed multilocular radiolucent images (55.55%). Regarding the histopathologic features, the biphasic population of fibroblastic and histiocytic cells was seen in 21 cases (39.62%), and a spindle-shaped fibroblastic cell population organized into a storiform pattern was observed in 25 cases (47.16%). CD68 (n = 26) and vimentin (n = 25) showed immunoreactivity in all BFH cases in which they were used. All cases were treated with a surgical resection, and 8.10% recurred. CONCLUSIONS The current systematic review demonstrated that BFH represents a rare lesion that mainly affects the buccal mucosa of male individuals, and the treatment is mainly surgical with a good prognosis.
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Valente VB, Kayahara GM, Bastos DB, Santos IDS, Xavier-Junior JCC, Biasoli ÉR, Miyahara GI, Bernabé DG. Pleomorphic sarcoma of maxillary sinus: Clinical report of a patient initially diagnosed with denture-induced fibrous hyperplasia. J Prosthet Dent 2021; 128:548-553. [PMID: 33875263 DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2020.12.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2020] [Revised: 12/29/2020] [Accepted: 12/31/2020] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma is a high-grade soft-tissue malignant tumor that is rare in the head and neck region. A 74-year-old woman displayed a large nodular lesion in the maxillary alveolar mucosa, which was initially identified as denture-related fibrous hyperplasia. Although her prosthodontist has adjusted the maxillary complete denture to relieve pressure on the lesion, it increased in size over time. Computed tomography images of the maxillary sinus showed an extensive destructive lesion. A biopsy was performed, and microscopic examination revealed a poorly differentiated malignancy with numerous spindle cells. Immunohistochemistry reactions were negative for CD45, CD30, CD68, CD34, cytokeratin, S100, desmin, and smooth muscle actin. These findings led to the diagnosis of an undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma of the maxillary sinus.
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- Vitor Bonetti Valente
- Postdoctoral student, Oral Oncology Center, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Doctoral student, Oral Oncology Center, Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Doctoral student, Oral Oncology Center, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Dental Surgeon, Oral Oncology Center, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Associate Professor, Oral Oncology Center, Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Full Professor, Oral Oncology Center, Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Assistant Professor, Oral Oncology Center, Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Oral Prevention and Management of Oral Healthcare. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18041970. [PMID: 33670604 PMCID: PMC7922105 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18041970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2021] [Revised: 02/11/2021] [Accepted: 02/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Lombardi N, Varoni EM, Bazzacchi R, Moneghini L, Lodi G. Secondary undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma of the mandible in a HIV patient who underwent radiotherapy for oral carcinoma. SPECIAL CARE IN DENTISTRY 2021; 41:417-422. [PMID: 33543781 DOI: 10.1111/scd.12574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2020] [Revised: 01/16/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma (UPS), also defined malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH), is one of the most common sarcomas affecting soft tissues in adults, but it can also arise as a primary tumor in bone. UPS is extremely uncommon in the lower jaw and presents very aggressive clinical behavior with high rate of local recurrences and frequent metastases. Secondary UPS are even rarer than primary forms, and they are usually closely associated with local trauma or radiotherapy. This case report aims at illustrating a rare case of secondary UPS of the mandible in an 81-year-old male affected by HIV, maxillary oral squamous cell carcinoma (and mandibular recurrence), and who underwent head and neck radiotherapy. The complete immunohistochemical pattern of the lesion is reported. Due to his medical history and systemic status, the patient has been considered not eligible for further surgical procedures nor radiotherapy. Therefore, a palliative care treatment has been scheduled.
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- Niccolò Lombardi
- ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, Presidio Ospedaliero San Paolo, Odontostomatologia II Clinical Unit, Milan, Italy.,Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche, Chirurgiche e Odontoiatriche, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, Presidio Ospedaliero San Paolo, Odontostomatologia II Clinical Unit, Milan, Italy.,Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche, Chirurgiche e Odontoiatriche, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, Presidio Ospedaliero San Paolo, Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, Milan, Italy
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- ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, Presidio Ospedaliero San Paolo, Human Pathology Unit, Milan, Italy
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- ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, Presidio Ospedaliero San Paolo, Odontostomatologia II Clinical Unit, Milan, Italy.,Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche, Chirurgiche e Odontoiatriche, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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Laino L, Russo D, Cicciù M, D'Amico C, Fiorillo L, Cervino G. Surgical conservative approach of odontogenic keratocyst tumor of the jaws. Minerva Dent Oral Sci 2021; 70:26-31. [PMID: 33094933 DOI: 10.23736/s2724-6329.20.04422-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) can be classified as an oral lesion representing the third most common cyst of the jaws characterized by a high rate of recurrence. OKC was accepted as a neoplastic lesion in the 2005 WHO classification and it was called keratocystic odontogenic tumor (KCOT). However, in the 2017 classification of odontogenic tumors, OKC was moved back into the cyst category. This study aimed to evaluate clinically, radiographically and through the histological examination, the healing of a patient with OKC who underwent surgery with a marsupialization approach. METHODS A 83-year-old female patient, presented deformation of the right hemi-mandibular region and paresthesia of the right hemi-labium. During intraoral examination it was possible to detect an eggshell crackle on palpation of the anterior edentulous mandible; moreover, the patient reported a growth of the lesion over time that prevented her from using the removable prosthesis. At the OPT it was possible to appreciate a unilocular area that extended from the parasymphyseal region to the right hemi-mandible. The CT scan showed massive erosion that only partially spared the lower cortex and involvement of the mental foramen. RESULTS Checks following surgery show healing also confirmed by instrumental check-ups. CONCLUSIONS Surely this study offers a valid alternative to more invasive and debilitating surgical treatments.
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- Luigi Laino
- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, Luigi Vanvitelli University of Campania, Naples, Italy
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- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, Luigi Vanvitelli University of Campania, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphological and Functional Imaging, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphological and Functional Imaging, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphological and Functional Imaging, University of Messina, Messina, Italy -
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphological and Functional Imaging, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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