Mandibular metastases in neuroblastoma: Outcomes and dental sequelae.

BACKGROUND: Although metastatic involvement of bony sites including cranial bones is common in neuroblastoma (NB), mandibular metastases (MM) are uncommon, and specific outcomes have not been reported upon in the modern therapeutic era. METHODS: In this retrospective study, medical records on patients with MM from NB were reviewed. Statistical analysis was performed using the Kaplan-Meier method. RESULTS: Of 29 patients, nine (31%) had MM at diagnosis, whereas in 20 (69%) MM were first detected at NB relapse at a median time of 26 (6-89) months from diagnosis. Median maximal diameter of lesions was 3 (range 0.8-4.9) cm. MM were unilateral in 83% of patients, with ascending ramus (55%) and mandibular body (38%) being the two most common sites. All patients received systemic chemotherapy, and 26 (93%) patients received radiotherapy to MM. At a median follow-up of 37.3 (24.2-219.5) months, eight of nine patients with MM at diagnosis did not experience mandibular progressive disease. Eighteen of 20 patients with MM at relapse received therapeutic radiotherapy; objective responses were noted in 78%. Seventy-two percent (5/18) had not experienced relapse within the radiation field at a median of 12 (2-276) months postradiotherapy. Dental findings at follow-up after completion of NB therapy included hypodontia, hypocalcification of enamel, and trismus. Median 3-year overall survival in patients with relapsed MM was 51 ± 12% months from relapse. CONCLUSION: MM when detected at diagnosis is associated with a prognosis similar to that for other skeletal metastases of NB. Radiotherapy is effective for control of MM detected both at diagnosis and relapse. Significant dental abnormalities posttherapy warrant regular dental evaluations and appropriate intervention.

A nomogram to predict osteoradionecrosis in oral cancer after marginal mandibulectomy and radiotherapy.

OBJECTIVE: There is no useful tool to clinically predict the occurrence of osteoradionecrosis (ORN) of the mandible quantitatively. The aim was to investigate the risk factors, including different modalities of radiotherapy, for developing mandibular ORN in patients undergoing marginal mandibulectomy and postoperative radiotherapy. METHODS: Between January 2006 and December 2012, 167 subjects who underwent marginal mandibulectomy and postoperative radiotherapy with different modalities were enrolled. The association of ORN with mandibular bone measurements and patient variables was analyzed, and a nomogram was established. RESULTS: Fifteen (8.98%) of the 167 patients developed ORN during the follow-up period, and ORN was significantly associated with diabetes mellitus (DM), body mass index (BMI), remaining bone height, remaining bone height to original bone height ratio, resected bone height to original bone height ratio, and mandibular dose (P: < 0.001, 0.004, 0.042, 0.018, 0.010, 0.020, respectively). Interestingly, the risk of ORN had no significant difference between conformal and intensity modulation radiation therapy (P = 0.407). Multivariate analysis revealed that DM and resected bone height to original bone height ratio ≥ 50% were independent risk factors for postoperative ORN. A nomogram consisting of BMI, DM, resected bone height to original bone height ratio, mandibulotomy, and mandibular dose for predicting the ORN-free probability was established; and the c-index of the nomogram for ORN status was 0.803. CONCLUSION: A nomogram based on the risk factors was plotted to strengthen the prediction of ORN quantitatively. Surgeons should be more discrete regarding the treatment plan for patients with higher probability of ORN. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 3b Laryngoscope, 130:101-107, 2020.

Definitive radiotherapy vs. postoperative radiotherapy for lower gingival carcinomas of the mandible : A single-center report about outcome and toxicity.

PURPOSE: To assess radiotherapy (RT) outcomes in patients with gingival carcinoma and growth up to or involvement of the lower jaw bone. METHODS: This was a retrospective analysis of 51 patients with squamous cell carcinomas of the gingiva. Patients received definitive (group 1, 31.4%) or postoperative (group 2, 66.7%) RT between 2005 and 2017 at the Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Heidelberg. The primary endpoint was overall survival (OS) in both treatment groups. Other endpoints were local-disease-free survival (LDFS), progression-free survival (PFS) and treatment-related toxicity (Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events, CTCAE, Version 4.03). RESULTS: Median age at first diagnosis was 63 years. All patients had a local advanced disease (American Joint Commission on Cancer [AJCC] stage III-IV). After a median follow-up of 22 months (range 3-145 months), 20 patients (39.2%) were still alive. At 5 years, OS rate was 36.6%. No significant differences in OS (p = 0.773), PFS (p = 0.350) and LDFS (p = 0.399) were observed between the two groups. Most common higher-grade acute RT-related complications (≥ grade 3) were dermatitis (78.2%), oral mucositis (61.7%), xerostomia (51.5%), and loss of taste (74.6%). Three cases (5.8%) of osteoradionecrosis (ORN) of the lower jaw were detected after 15-31 months. CONCLUSIONS: Definitive and postoperative RT have similar treatment outcomes for patients with lower gingiva carcinomas of the lower jaw. The most common acute complications (grade ≥3) were dermatitis, oral mucositis, xerostomia and loss of taste.

Closure of tracheocutaneous fistula using prefabricated conchal bowl cartilage and a supraclavicular flap.

BACKGROUND: Tracheocutaneous fistula represents one of the most troublesome complications of prolonged tracheostomy. Simple closure of a fistula can be ineffective, particularly in the context of prior surgery and adjuvant radiation. As such, modes of repair have expanded to include locoregional flaps and even free tissue transfers. OBJECTIVE: This paper describes a case of persistent tracheocutaneous fistula in an irradiated patient who had undergone previous unsuccessful attempts at repair. METHOD AND RESULTS: The use of regional fasciocutaneous supraclavicular flap with prefabricated conchal bowl cartilage resulted in successful closure of the tracheocutaneous fistula. CONCLUSION: This represents a novel technique for closure of such fistulas in patients for whom previous attempts have failed. This mode of repair should be added to the surgeon's repertoire of reparative techniques.

Radioterapia en colgajos peroneos. Revisión de la densidad ósea y complicaciones en colgajos peroneos irradiados frente a no irradiados / Effects of radiotherapy in fibular free flaps. Study of bone density and complications in irradiated fibular flaps vs no irradiated

INTRODUCCIÓN: El colgajo peroneo es actualmente una de las técnicas más elegidas para la reconstrucción de defectos mandibulares. Muchos de los pacientes reconstruidos con este colgajo presentan patología oncológica que precisa tratamiento adyuvante con radioterapia. Los efectos adversos de la radioterapia sobre los tejidos son conocidos, pudiendo desembocar en osteoradionecrosis. El objetivo de este estudio es el análisis de la densidad ósea de los colgajos peroneos en los pacientes que han recibido radioterapia frente a los que no y su posible correlación con las complicaciones posteriores. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Realizamos un estudio retrospectivo de los colgajos peroneos realizados por nuestro servicio desde enero 2011 hasta diciembre 2016. Los criterios de inclusión de los pacientes fue el haber sido reconstruidos con un colgajo peroneo y disponer de un TC de control a los tres meses postradioterapia en caso de haberla precisado. Se recogió la edad, densidad ósea peronea, desviación estándar cuerpo mandibular remanente y colgajo peroneo, así como las complicaciones postoperatorias. Los datos extraídos fueron analizados a través del Software SAS (Statistical Analisys System). RESULTADOS: En total se recogieron 61 pacientes, siendo la media de edad de 54,46 años. De estos 61 pacientes se excluyeron 11 al no presentar TC de control; de los 50 pacientes restantes, 27 recibieron tratamiento radioterápico adyuvante (54 %), mientras que 23 no la recibieron (46 %). En los pacientes irradiados, un alto porcentaje (84,62 %) recibieron altas dosis de radioterapia (> 60 Gy). Se encontraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas (p < 0,05) respecto a la edad y la desviación estándar de la densidad ósea del cuerpo mandibular remanente, mientras que en el resto de los parámetros no se encontraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas. Los pacientes irradiados presentaron un mayor porcentaje de complicaciones frente a los pacientes no irradiados, sin diferencias estadísticamente significativas. Discusión: Las nuevas técnicas de radioterapia de intensidad modulada permiten una dosis relativamente uniforme en un objetivo, evitando altas dosis en los tejidos circuncidantes. A pesar del avance en las técnicas de radioterapia, actualmente en la mayoría de centros se continúa realizando un tratamiento completo del volumen del lecho tumoral, que incluye en el campo de irradiación el colgajo con el que se reconstruye. Los casos de osteonecrosis mandibular que se presentaron fueron en pacientes irradiados y a nivel del cuerpo mandibular remanente. La densidad ósea a nivel del colgajo peroneo sí que presentó diferencias estadísticamente significativas en pacientes irradiados frente a no irradiados; este aspecto puede influir en el índice de complicaciones. CONCLUSIONES: Consideramos, con los resultados del estudio, plantear nuevos estudios prospectivos para valorar la necesidad de irradiar el tejido óseo del colgajo peroneo como parte del volumen del lecho tumoral, siendo que este tejido no ha estado en contacto con el tumor primario, ante el mayor índice de complicaciones asociados a la radioterapia en estos tejidos

INTRODUCTION: The fibular flap is currently one of the most chosen techniques for the reconstruction of mandibular defects. Many of the patients reconstructed with this flap present oncological pathology that requires adjuvant treatment with radiotherapy. The adverse effects of radiotherapy on tissues are known, and can lead to osteoradionecrosis. The aim of this study is to analyze the bone density of peroneal flaps in patients who have received radiotherapy against those who do not and their possible correlation with subsequent complications. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We designed a retrospective study of the fibular flaps performed by our service from January 2011 to December 2016. The criteria for inclusion of patients was to have been reconstructed with a peroneal flap and have a control CT at 3 months after radiotherapy. Age, bone density, standard deviation and further complications were extracted. The extracted data was analyzed through the SAS (statistical Analisys System) Software. RESULTS: 61 patients were collected; the mean age was of 54.46 years. Of these 61 patients were excluded 11 by not presenting control TC, of the 50 patients remaining, 27 received adjuvant radiotherapy treatment (54 %) while 23 did not receive (46 %). In irradiated patients a high percentage (84.62 %) received high doses of radiotherapy (> 60 Gy). Statistically significant differences were found (P < 0.05) with respect to age and standard deviation of bone density of the remaining mandibular body, while in the rest of the parameters no statistical significant differences were found. Irradiated patients presented a higher percentage of complications compared to non-irradiated patients without statistically significant differences. Discussion: The new techniques of intensity-modulated radiotherapy allow a relatively uniform dose in a target, avoiding high doses in the circumcising tissues. Despite the progress in radiotherapy techniques, currently in most centers, it continues to perform a complete treatment of the volume of the tumor bed that includes in the field of irradiation the flap with which it is reconstructed. The cases of mandibular osteonecrosis that were presented were in irradiated patients and in the remaining mandible. Bone density at the level of the fibular flap showed statistically significant differences in irradiated patients compared to non-irradiated, this aspect may influence in the index of complications. CONCLUSIONS: We consider to propose new prospective studies to assess the need to irradiate the bone tissue of the fibular flap as part of the volume of the tumor bed, knowing that this tissue has not been in contact with the primary tumor, and the high index of complications associated with radiotherapy

Terapia láser de baja frecuencia en el manejo del dolor en pacientes con osteonecrosis mandibular / Low level laser therapy in the management of pain in patients with osteonecrosis of the jaw

La terapia láser de baja frecuencia (TLBF) o fotobioestimulación es aquella que cuya luz provoca la regeneración y remodelación ósea, la restauración de la función neural, la disminución del dolor y la modulación del sistema inmune; esta terapia es un coadyuvante junto a la terapia conservadora y/o quirúrgica. Se considera un estándar de oro para el manejo del dolor en la osteonecrosis en aquellos pacientes que consumen o han consumido bifosfonatos como terapia para inhibir la resorción ósea. La Sociedad Americana de Investigación de Hueso y Minerales (SAIHM) definió la osteonecrosis mandibular como «un área de hueso expuesto en la región maxilofacial que no cicatriza dentro de las ocho semanas posteriores a la identificación, en un paciente que está recibiendo o ha estado expuesto a bifosfonatos y que no ha recibido radioterapia en la región craneofacial¼. En este reporte presentamos dos casos de pacientes con osteonecrosis mandibular relacionada a bifosfonatos tratados con TLBF. Se evaluó el dolor antes y después de la terapia con la escala visual análoga (EVA). Ambos casos tuvieron disminución del dolor al 100%. Se presentan los métodos de diagnóstico clínico y radiográfico, el tratamiento elegido y los resultados obtenidos (AU)

Low level laser therapy (LLLT) or photobiostimulation is one whose light causes bone regeneration and remodeling, restoration of neural function, reduction of pain, and modulation of the immune system; this therapy is an adjuvant together with conservative and / or surgical therapy. It is considered a gold standard for pain management in osteonecrosis in those patients who consume or have used bisphosphonates as antiresorptive therapy. The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) defined osteonecrosis of the jaw as «an area of exposed bone in the maxillofacial region that does not heal within eight weeks after identification by a health care provider, in a patient who was receiving or had been exposed to a BP and who has not received radiation therapy to the craniofacial region¼. In this report we present two cases of patients with mandibular osteonecrosis related to bisphosphonates treated with LLLT. Pain before and after visual analogue scale (VAS) was evaluated. Both cases had pain reduction at 100%. The methods of clinical and radiographic diagnosis, the treatment chosen and the results obtained are presented (AU)

Botulinum Toxin Injection for Lower Face and Oral Cavity Raynaud Phenomenon After Mandibulectomy, Free Fibula Reconstruction, and Radiation Therapy.

Isolated lingual and lower face Raynaud phenomenon without primary Raynaud of the digits is a very rare condition associated with chemoradiation therapy (RT) in previous reports. The condition, which more commonly presents in patients with a history of Raynaud disease, is often self-limiting, but vasodilating agents and steroids have been suggested as possible treatment options. Spasmodic torticollis is a different, more common entity, also associated with history of RT or previous head and neck surgery. We present a rare case of a patient who developed Raynaud phenomenon of the lower face and tongue in the presence of spasmodic torticollis after mandibulectomy and free fibula reconstruction followed by RT to the oral cavity and neck. Possible causes, pathophysiologic mechanisms and treatment options are discussed. This is the first report of botulinum toxin treatment of isolated secondary Raynaud phenomenon of the lower face and tongue.

The use of radiation therapy in the definitive management of ameloblastic carcinoma: a case report.

Although rare, ameloblastic carcinoma (AC) is one of the most common malignant tumors occurring in the odontogenic epithelium. Evidenced-based medical guidelines for AC are not established because AC is a rare type of cancer. However, surgery for AC is the primary initial treatment modality. A few reports suggest that radiotherapy (RTx) is effective for AC; however, the tumor is generally considered to be radioresistant. Furthermore, if RTx is performed for AC, osteonecrosis may occur because most of the ACs arise from the jaw. Here, we report a case of an older patient with maxillary AC who had underlying medical problems and who received conventional RTx with good outcomes. Ten years after the treatment, no major adverse event accompanying irradiation, local recurrence, or metastasis was observed. We discuss the therapeutic effect and usefulness of RTx on AC. As indicated by our findings, RTx for AC may represent a definitive treatment strategy for patients with poor general conditions or those with tumors that cannot be resected completely.

Adjuvant conundrum in central mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the mandible: case presentation and literature review.

The cornerstone modality of treatment of central mucoepidermoid carcinoma (CMEC) of the mandible is surgery, optimally, an en bloc resection with/without segmental or hemimandibulectomy. Notwithstanding the documentation of a survival benefit in few case reports with the addition of postoperative radiotherapy in carefully selected high-risk patients, there does not exist a clearly defined consensus regarding the role of adjuvant radiotherapy. We report the case of a 49-year-old man who presented with right lower jaw swelling which on imaging was found to be a multiloculated lesion causing bony expansion and cortical destruction of the mandible and was diagnosed with CMEC after radiological and histopathological criteria were met. He underwent right hemimandibulectomy and histopathology showed squamous and mucinous cells with positive mucicarmine staining and characteristic immunohistochemistry markers confirming the diagnosis of CMEC. He subsequently underwent adjuvant radiotherapy and is disease free 5 years since treatment completion.

Malignant external otitis following radiotherapy for oral cancer: A case report.

RATIONALE: Although an ototoxicity is well-known as adverse event of the radiotherapy, it is not widely known that immunosuppressed patients who underwent radiotherapy in head and neck region have risk of malignant external otitis. PATIENT CONCERNS: A 68-year-old man with diabetes, who had been diagnosed as intraosseous squamous cell carcinoma of the right mandible, underwent surgical resection. He received a total of 60 Gy/30Fr postoperative radiation. Four months after the course of radiation, he suffered from right aural fullness, otalgia and otorrhea. DIAGNOSES: Clinical examination revealed granulation and existence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the external auditory canal. Computed tomography showed expansive inflammation and erosion in the temporal bone. The patient is elderly and diabetes. These findings led to the diagnosis of malignant external otitis. INTERVENTIONS: The ear irrigation and administration of quinolones were started. Afterwards, fistula was formed in the oral cavity, and connected to the right external auditory canal. Therefore, irrigations were performed not only from ear but also from the oral fistula. OUTCOMES: Eight weeks after starting treatment, the malignant external otitis was completely healed. LESSONS: Physicians should raise awareness of malignant external otitis in immunosuppressed patients with oral cancer after radiotherapy.

Osteosarcoma de mandíbula. Presentación de un caso / Mandible osteosarcoma. A case report

El osteosarcoma es una neoplasia maligna, poco frecuente. Se observa regularmente en niños y adultos jóvenes, con discreto predominio en los hombres y una incidencia anual de una por cien mil personas. Se puede originar en el hueso de la cavidad oral, representa solamente el 7 por ciento de todos los sarcomas osteogénicos y afecta con igual frecuencia el maxilar y la mandíbula. De etiología idiopática en la mayoría de los casos, se ha asociado a predisposición genética, traumas o radioterapia. El tratamiento generalmente suele ser una combinación de resección quirúrgica, que incluya un ancho margen de hueso normal, seguido de un tratamiento oncoespecífico. Se presenta el caso clínico de un paciente masculino de 43 años de edad con el diagnóstico de osteosarcoma mandibular que se trató con cirugía en una primera fase, luego con quimioterapia y radioterapia adyuvante y el control después de 12 meses sin evidencia de recidiva(AU)

Osteosarcoma is a rare malignancy. It isobserved regularly in children and young adults, with discrete predominance in men and an annual incidence of one per one hundred thousand people. It can originate in the bone of the oral cavity, represents only 7 percent of all osteogenic sarcomas and affects the jaw and maxilla with equal frequency. Of idiopathic etiology in most cases, it has been associated with genetic predisposition, trauma or radiotherapy. The treatment is usually a combination of surgical resection, which includes a wide margin of normal bone, followed by an oncospecific treatment. We present the clinical case of a male patient of 43 years of age with a diagnosis of mandibular osteosarcoma that was treated with surgery in a first phase, then with adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy and control after 12 months without evidence of recurrence(EU)

Synchronous Reconstruction of a Total Mandibulectomy Defect With a Single Fibula Osteocutaneous Free Flap.

Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) is a well-known and usually late complication of radiation therapy in the treatment of head and neck cancer. Although the therapy can be life extending, it also produces tissue toxicity in ipsilateral and contralateral tissues in an acute and chronic fashion. In the most severe cases of ORN, such as the one presented in this report, bilateral disease results in the need for total mandibulectomy and creates a tremendous reconstructive challenge. The advent of microvascular surgery and free tissue transfer has caused an evolution of the management protocol for severe ORN cases. This report describes a unique case of total mandibulectomy with synchronous reconstruction using a single vascularized fibula osteocutaneous flap with subsequent dental implant reconstruction and prosthetic rehabilitation.

Postradiotherapy Prosthetic Management of Mandible Reconstructed With Fibular Graft.

Intraoral defects secondary to resection of mandible leading to mandibular discontinuity are very complicated to treat as the muscles exert forces on the residual portion of the mandible. Primarily this leads to disfigurement of the face. These forces also make mastication difficult due to imbalance. Ultimately it leads to poor quality of life for the patient. Apart from that the clinical outcome and prognosis of prosthetic rehabilitation of such patients is very poor. The composite fibular flap is the preferred donor site for reconstruction of most complex orofacial-mandibular defects. The addition of a skin island allows for absolute tension-free intraoral closure that enhances tongue mobility. After reconstruction with free fibula graft, planning for prosthodontic rehabilitation by various methods can be carried out. Treatment strategy is dependent on the intraoral situation and patient's acceptance. This article reports various treatment considerations for implant retained prosthetic rehabilitation in a patient who had undergone mandibular reconstruction with free fibula flap.

Radiotherapy and Smoking History Are Significant Independent Predictors for Osteosynthesis-Associated Late Complications in Vascular Free Fibula Reconstruction of Mandible.

BACKGROUND: The vascular fibula flap is an ideal choice for function and appearance reconstruction of mandible. Despite the high success rate, "late complications" such as Ti plate exposure and local infection related to osteosynthesis are not uncommon. PATIENTS AND METHOD: A retrospective cohort of patients who received vascular fibula reconstruction for mandible from January 2011 to December 2013 from the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Oncology in a tertiary hospital were charted: clinical, pathological, and therapeutic factors were analyzed for late complications in univariate and multivariate analyses. RESULTS: One hundred forty-two patients were finally analyzed with median follow-up time of 47 months; 19 of them had "late complications," which occurred at a median of 8 months. Preoperative or postoperative radiotherapy (P = 0.02), type of Ti plate (P = 0.019), and the disease characteristics (P = 0.02) were significant factors on univariate. Cox regression suggested postoperative radiation (P = 0.009) and smoking history (P = 0.037) were independent significant factors for late complications. Secondary reconstruction (P = 0.069) and preoperative radiotherapy (P = 0.086) were borderline significant. CONCLUSION: Postoperative radiation and smoking history are associated with late complications. Mini Ti plate should be less used. Patients with risk factors need to be observed for at least 6 to 16 months before further management.

Successful treatment of a rare case of ameloblastic fibrosarcoma with radiation therapy.

Sarcomas are rare diseases of the head and neck region, representing around 1% of all malignancies. Amongst them, ameloblastic fibrosarcoma (AFS) is of even greater rarity, with less than 100 cases reported in the literature. Consequently, no standard treatment or guidelines have been made available. Surgery is often performed as primary therapy, but may be limited due to anatomical or functional reasons. We present a case of AFS successfully treated by postoperative radiation therapy. A detailed case study is provided, followed by a review of the English-language literature focusing on the role of radiation therapy.

Delayed tongue necrosis simultaneous with bilateral osteoradionecrosis of the jaw secondary to head and neck irradiation.

We present a rare case of massive tongue necrosis occurring simultaneously with bilateral osteoradionecrosis (ORN) of the jaw in a patient with a history of treatment, including surgery and postoperative radiotherapy, for a retromolar trigone carcinoma 8 years earlier. There is a distinct possibility that the extractions and administration of local anesthesia with a vasoconstrictor contributed to the onset of ORN; together, these events may have influenced the blood supply to the tongue. A glossectomy was performed after hyperbaric oxygen therapy. One month after the surgical procedure, the patient responded satisfactorily to the treatment, showing significant improvement in speech and oral food intake, as well as significant decrease in lingual pain. Although the simultaneous occurrence of these oral complications is rare, the practitioner must be aware of the factors that instigate ORN and compromise vasculature as well as the clinical signs of tongue necrosis. Additionally, the possibility of tongue necrosis secondary to irradiation of the head and neck should be taken into consideration when an irradiated patient undergoes tooth extractions under local anesthesia with agents containing epinephrine.

Fabrication of an unconventional bolus-type stent for a combined intraoral/extraoral defect treated with proton radiation therapy.

Customized intraoral devices help the radiation oncologist minimize the adverse effects of radiation and maximize the tumor control rate by keeping the anatomic structures in a consistent position during each fraction of radiation treatment. This article illustrates the fabrication of a bolus-type positioning device for a combined intraoral/extraoral defect treated with proton radiation therapy.

Treatment Options for Amelobastic Carcinoma of the Mandible: A Case Series and Review of the Literature.

We retrospectively review the only three cases in the Irish National Maxillofacial Unit over a 12-year period. Methods involved retrospectively reviewing clinical notes, radiology and histopathology of three cases. Case one was an 80-year-old male presenting with mandibular swelling, who received radiotherapy alone. Case two was a 26-year-old male with swelling and odynophagia. He underwent left hemimandibulectomy and fibular free flap reconstruction. Case three was a 64-year-old female with mental nerve involvement who underwent a right hemimandibulectomy. The cases presented here illustrate a diverse sample regarding patient demographics and management approaches. Surgery usually necessitates en bloc resection, free flap reconstruction and 1-1.5 cm margins. Adjuvant radiotherapy may be required for close margins.

Diagnóstico de mieloma múltiple a raíz de una lesión osteolítica mandibular / Diagnosis of multiple myeloma following an osteolytic mandibular lesion

Objetivo. El mieloma múltiple es una neoplasia de células plasmáticas con repercusión sistémica y lesiones osteolíticas. Su diagnóstico a raíz de una lesión mandibular es bastante infrecuente. Por ello presentamos un caso de mieloma múltiple diagnosticado a partir de sintomatología dolorosa e inflamatoria por una lesión osteolítica en la rama mandibular y revisamos la literatura para establecer el perfil clínico e imagen radiológica típica que nos faciliten sospechar el diagnóstico con más certeza. Material y métodos. Mujer de 46 años acude al servicio de Urgencias por inflamación y dolor preauricular. La ortopantomografía muestra una imagen radiolúcida multilobulada a lo largo de la rama y cóndilo mandibulares. El estudio anatomopatológico y de extensión desenmascaran un mieloma múltiple. Se hace además una revisión de la base de datos Pubmed para casos de diagnóstico de mieloma múltiple a partir de una lesión mandibular en los últimos 5 años. Resultados. Se encontraron 13 casos incluyendo el presente. La edad media era de 61 años con ligero predominio del sexo masculino; la clínica más frecuenta era inflamación indurada de la región mandibular afectada con o sin ulceración mucosa, y la imagen radiológica característica osteólisis uni o multilocular, en un caso con reacción perióstica. Conclusiones. La presentación inicial del mieloma múltiple mediante una lesión mandibular es poco frecuente. Sin embargo, el cirujano maxilofacial debe sospechar una neoplasia de células plasmáticas ante imágenes radiolúcidas mandibulares y no demorar un estudio más exhaustivo (AU)

Purpose. Multiple myeloma is a neoplasic proliferation of plasma cells with systemic repercussion and osteolytic lesions. The initial diagnosis by a mandibular lesion is extremely rare. Therefore we present a clinical case of multiple myeloma diagnosed following pain and swelling from an ostelytic mandibular lesion, and we review the literature in order establish a clinical profile and a typical radiological image that would allow us to suspect the diagnosis with more certainty. Material and methods. A 46 year-old woman comes to the Emergency Department complaining about preauricular pain and swelling. The orthopantomography shows a radiolucid multilolocular image along the mandibulary ramus and condyle. The histology and extension follow up concludes with a multiple myeloma diagnosis. A systematic review of Pubmed database was made searching for mandibular lesion at initial diagnosis of multiple myeloma within the last 5 years. Results. We found 13 cases including ours The mean age was 61 years with a slight male predominance; the most common clinical presentation was a firm to hard mandibular swelling with or without mucosal ulceration; and the most characteristic radiological image was a uni or multilocular osteolysis, with periostic reaction in one case. Conclusions. A mandibular lesion as a first sign of multiple myeloma is infrequent. Nevertheless, a maxilofacial surgeon should suspect a plasma cell neoplasia in cases of mandibular osteolytic images and start further studying without delay (AU)

Central mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the mandible ­ A case report.

Introduction: Mucoepidermoid carcinoma, compared to other tumors of salivary glands, occurs in 5­10% of cases. Histopathologically, it is divided into a well differentiated tumor that is of low-grade of malignancy, and a medium and poorly differentiated tumor of high grade of malignancy. Central mucoepidermoid carcinoma (CMEC) of the mandible was firstly described by Lepp in 1936, on a 66-year-old female patient. CMEC is characterized by atypical clinical image and radiological manifestation. Case Outline: A 55-year-old female patient was examined at the Clinic of Dentistry in Nis, Serbia, with anamnestic data regarding the presence of painless swelling in the right side of the mandible. Considering the histopathological results and presence of enlarged lymph nodes, right hemimandibulectomy and tumour excision from pterygomandibular space followed by supraomohyoid neck dissection was done. In due course, postoperative radiotherapy was applied (60 Gy) Conclusion: CMEC represents a rare tumor, characterized by local tissue destruction and ability to metastasize. Initial biopsy represented the key in preoperative planing. Radical excision with neck lymph node dissection followed by postoperative radiotherapy in our case represent a successful method of treating CMEC of the mandible.