Large peripheral ossifying fibroma interfering with the normal functions of the oral cavity: A rare case report presentation and discussion.

INTRODUCTION: Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is a common localized, reactive benign gingival growth. POF usually measuring <2 cm in diameter. CASE PRESENTATION: We present a case of a 25-year-old, female with a large-sized peripheral ossifying fibroma in the oral cavity. The patient presented with an asymptomatic, slowly growing gingival mass in the lower left anterior area of the oral cavity which had been gradually increased in size for more than five years. CLINICAL DISCUSSION: This case report shows that POF can grow and reach unusual dimensions that may, also, contribute to occlusal problems and lip incompetence. CONCLUSION: POF should be excised completely to decrease the chance of lesion recurrence.

Oral and perioral herpes simplex virus infection type I in a five-month-old infant: A case report.

BACKGROUND: Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a highly infectious pathogen that is easily transmitted via the bodily fluids of an infected individual. This virus usually affects individuals older than six months of age, and rarely causes lesions or symptoms in younger patients. CASE SUMMARY: We present the case of a five-month-old healthy girl who presented with painful herpetic gingivostomatitis and perioral vesicles. We discuss the pathophysiology of primary HSV infection and the effect of maternal antibodies on the infant's immune system. In addition, we explain the diagnosis, management, and prognosis of HSV infection in young infants. CONCLUSION: This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and management of HSV infections to decrease the risk of developing severe complications and death.

Intramuscular hemangioma in the zygomaticus muscle: A rare case report presentation and diagnosis.

INTRODUCTION: intramuscular hemangioma (IMH) is a relatively rare benign vascular tumor of the skeletal muscles. It shows less than 1% of all soft tissue hemangiomas. In the head and neck area, it occurs usually in the masseter muscle followed by temporalis and sternocleidomastoid muscles. PRESENTATION OF CASE: we present a case of 25-year-old male patient with a chief complaint of slowly growing facial swelling in the left zygomatic area. Clinical, imaging and histopathological evaluation lead to the diagnosis of intramuscular hemangioma in the zygomaticus major muscle. DISCUSSION: IMH in the zygomaticus muscle is very rare; hence, the clinical diagnosis of IMH is challenging. Different diagnostic procedures can be used such as CT and MRI. In addition, the ideal therapy for esthetic disfiguring IMH in the head are is the complete surgical excision of the lesion. Through the review of literature and to our knowledge this case is the first report of intramuscular hemangioma in the zygomaticus muscle. CONCLUSION: IMHs are rare in the head and neck area and must be considered in differential diagnosis of isolated muscle mass in this region.