scholarly journals Oral and Dental Abnormalities Caused by a Pediatric Rhabdomyosarcoma Tumor Treatment: A Clinical Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Luísa Bandeira Lopes ◽  
Rodrigo Themudo ◽  
João Botelho ◽  
Vanessa Machado

Rhabdomyosarcoma is one of the most common soft-tissue sarcomas in children. The therapy for this condition has evolved significantly over recent decades, as has survival rates. Nevertheless, multiagent chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgical resection or a combination of these modalities still have to be performed. This case report presents a 16-year-old boy with oral and dental effects after rhabdomyosarcoma treatment, diagnosed at the age of 4 years old. This report highlights the key role of dentists in the clinical management of rhabdomyosarcoma cases before, during and after treatment, and its potential side effects.

Author(s):  
Antonio crispino ◽  
Gaetano Pisano ◽  
Leonzio Fortunato

ABSTRACT Scope of work The purpose of this work is the analysis and comparison of the various methods available for the realization of fixed restorations on natural teeth in the anterior sector with the presentation of some case report series. Materials and methods The methods used in relation to the clinical case, are the metal-ceramic, the galvan-ceramic, all- ceramic and porcelain veneers. Results It highlights indications and limitations of each of the methods proposed, emphasizing the prominent role of esthetics in the rehabilitation sector of the front. Conclusion The materials and techniques available, with proper clinical evaluation and to a timely therapeutic planning, are the basis of the rehabilitative ideal choice for each individual case, and they also depend on the achievement of clinical success. How to cite this article Crispino A, Pisano G, Fortunato L. Comparison of Different Methods of Prosthetic Rehabilitation in Anterior Region. Int J Prosthodont Restor Dent 2015;5(4):110-113.


2021 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
A. Bazine ◽  
M. Torreis ◽  
M. Elmarjany ◽  
M. Benlemlih ◽  
A. Maghous ◽  
...  

Multiple myeloma (MM) is typically characterized by neoplastic proliferation of plasma cells in the bone marrow and can result in extensive skeletal destruction. Involvement of skull base is extremely rare, especially sphenoid bone. We report in this work the case of a 62-year-old woman, who presented with a sphenoid relapse of multiple myeloma treated with radiation therapy, with signicant clinical improvement and almost complete disappearance of the sphenoid metastasis. We shed light, through this case, on the rarity of sphenoid metastases in multiple myeloma and on the role of radiotherapy in the management of this type of location.


2020 ◽  
Vol 58 (5) ◽  
pp. 1097-1099
Author(s):  
Pauline Denglos ◽  
Frederiek Nuytens ◽  
Guillaume Piessen

Abstract Oesophageal-pericardial fistula after radiation therapy for lung cancer is a rare complication associated with a high mortality. In this case report, we present the case of 52-year-old women with late radiation-induced oesophagitis after chemoradiotherapy for a pulmonary adenocarcinoma, complicated by an oesophageal-pericardial fistula for which a transthoracic oesophagectomy with pericardial drainage was performed. The postoperative course was complicated by a fatal hypovolaemic shock due to a perforation of the descending aorta near the initial fistula track. In this case report, we illustrate the importance of thorough inspection of diagnostic images in this context and emphasize the role of endovascular repair in case an associated aortic perforation is suspected.


2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Tsangaridou ◽  
G. Papamihalis ◽  
K. Stathopoulos ◽  
O. Konstantinopoulos ◽  
L. Thanos

Primary malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH) of the lung is extremely rare although it is among the most common soft tissue sarcomas in adults. Surgery is the primary mode of therapy, with high rates of local and distant recurrence, while radiation therapy appears to be a very useful adjunct, decreasing local relapse. We report a case of primary malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the lung. Fourteen years after surgical resection, the patient is still alive although with multiple metastatic lesions throughout his body.


1994 ◽  
Vol 80 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-140
Author(s):  
Moshe Stein ◽  
Angel Kantor ◽  
Dave Spencer ◽  
Roy Lakier ◽  
Paul Ruff ◽  
...  

There are no published studies on the efficacy of modern radiation therapy in elderly populations with the endemic African type of Kaposi's sarcoma (AKS). The present retrospective analysis of 20 elderly AKS patients treated by radiotherapy attempts to supply information relevant to the older age group. It demonstrates that excellent symptomatic relief with minimal side effects can be attained and suggests that the role of radiotherapy as the treatment of choice in this particular group should be emphasized.


2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina L Roland ◽  
Janice N Cormier

Soft tissue sarcomas are a heterogeneous group of neoplasms that arise throughout the body, but most commonly in the extremity and trunk. A multidisciplinary treatment approach has resulted in local control rates exceeding 90% and 5-year survival rates exceeding 70%. For patients with localized soft tissue sarcoma, limb-sparing surgical resection is the mainstay of therapy, with radiation therapy and chemotherapy used as adjuncts to reduce local and distant recurrences. Amputation is reserved for patients with primary or recurrent tumors that cannot be grossly resected with a limb-sparing procedure and preservation of function, which should occur in less than 5% of patients. Most patients who die of soft tissue sarcoma die of metastatic disease, which becomes evident within 2 to 3 years of initial diagnosis in 80% of cases, highlighting the need for improved systemic therapy options and optimal treatment at the time of diagnosis. This review contains 13 figures, 4 tables and 53 references Key words: amputation, multimodality, radiation therapy, soft tissue sarcoma, staging, surgery, treatment, wide resection  


Author(s):  
Anatoly Dritschilo ◽  
Ralph Weichselbaum ◽  
James R. Cassady ◽  
Norman Jaffe ◽  
Daniel Green ◽  
...  

2003 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 317-322 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cynthia L. Baxter ◽  
William D. White

Coma is present when the patient appears asleep, is unrousable, and unresponsive. Where no underlying medical condition is found, the role of the psychiatrist may become prominent. We present a clinical case and review the literature on psychogenic coma. According to DSM-IV-TR, psychogenic coma is a dissociative disorder not otherwise specified. Management is largely supportive. Principles include speaking in a reassuring manner and avoiding repeated painful stimuli. Education of family and other professionals that symptoms are real and not consciously feigned may be important. There may be a short-term role for anxiolytic and/or antipsychotic medication to assist return to consciousness.


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