Is oral lichen planus a potential malignant disorder ? : A critical appraisal
Rajiv S Desai, Pankaj M Shirsat, Shivani P Bansal, Chetan A FukateJournal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology 2022 26(3):309-310 (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology)
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology - October 17, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Rajiv S Desai Pankaj M Shirsat Shivani P Bansal Chetan A Fukate Source Type: research

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B SivapathasundharamJournal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology 2022 26(3):307-308 (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology)
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology - October 17, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: B Sivapathasundharam Source Type: research

Circulating biomarkers in oral cancer: Unravelling the mystery
Nilima Prakash, GL PradeepJournal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology 2022 26(3):300-306 Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is among the most common malignancies and a leading cause of death in developing countries. Late diagnosis and regional and/or distant metastasis worsen the prognosis of this condition. Despite the advances in diagnostic modalities and management strategies, there is little improvement in the 5-year survival rate. A deeper insight into the molecular events of various tumours has enabled the use of minimally invasive methods for monitoring disease progression, prognostication and treatment monitoring...
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology - October 17, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Nilima Prakash GL Pradeep Source Type: research

Need for a national oral cancer biobank for cutting-edge translational research in developing countries
Raghu RadhakrishnanJournal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology 2022 26(3):296-299 (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology)
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology - October 17, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Raghu Radhakrishnan Source Type: research

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Shreenivas S VanakiJournal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology 2022 26(3):294-295 (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology)
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology - October 17, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Shreenivas S Vanaki Source Type: research

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T SmithaJournal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology 2022 26(3):293-293 (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology)
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology - October 17, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: T Smitha Source Type: research

An unusual case report of basal cell ameloblastoma and a detailed review of literature
We present a case of a 25-year-old male patient with painless swelling on the lower left side of the face for 1 year, which had gradually increased in size and histologically showed features of basal cell ameloblastoma. The aim of the present paper is to understand this rare variant of ameloblastoma and review the literature. (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology)
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology - June 28, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Kirti Buva Ajinkya Deshmukh Pratibha Kavle Anish Gupta Source Type: research

Giant Osteochondroma of the mandibular condyle and temporomandibular joint - A case report
In this report, an interesting case of a large osteochondroma of the mandibular condyle extending into the zygomatic and petrous part of the temporal bone involving the left TMJ in a 35-year-old female patient is described who presented with facial asymmetry and restricted mouth opening. This paper outlines the clinico-radiographic and histopathological features for diagnosis and appropriate treatment of osteochondroma. (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology)
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology - June 28, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Amit Mahajan Deepa J Patil Vandana Shah Mrudula Mulay Source Type: research

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma of a palate: A case report of a highly destructive lesion
Cintia M Milani, Claudia F Stadler, Larissa L Gomes da Silva, Paulo A P. MilaniJournal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology 2022 26(2):289-289 Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is a haematolymphoid neoplasm that can affect nodal and extra-nodal sites. It is a rare disease in the oral cavity, accounting for only 2% of all extra-nodal lymphomas. Its aetiology is multi-factorial, being strongly associated with viral infections. The average age group most affected is 66 years old, with a slight predilection for males. The most common histological sub-type in the oral cavity is diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, with Waldeyer&#...
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology - June 28, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Cintia M Milani Claudia F Stadler Larissa L Gomes da Silva Paulo A P. Milani Source Type: research

Unveiling the arcanum of formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded archival tissue blocks: A valuable resource for genomic DNA extraction
Conclusions: It was concluded that, irrespective of years of storage of the FFPE, it is possible to extract genomic DNA and use it for molecular studies. (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology)
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology - June 28, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Sameera Begum Vishnudas Prabhu Varshasnata Mohanty K Krishnaraj Upadhyaya Riaz Abdulla Source Type: research

Detection and comparison of prevalence of Porphyromonas gingivalis through culture and Real Time-polymerase chain reaction in subgingival plaque samples of chronic periodontitis and healthy individuals
Conclusion: When we compared RT-PCR with culture RT-PCR showed higher positivity. RT-PCR is more sensitive and requires less time to detect. However, in the present study, culture also showed good positivity, suggesting proper dilution and with extended incubation, the specificity of culture can be improved to a great extent. (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology)
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology - June 28, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Preeti Ingalagi Kishore G Bhat RD Kulkarni Vijayalakshmi S Kotrashetti Vijay Kumbar Manohar Kugaji Source Type: research

Comparison of culture and polymerase chain reaction & #8211;restriction fragment length polymorphism for identification of various Capnocytophaga species from subgingival plaque samples of healthy and periodontally diseased individuals
Conclusion: Capnocytophaga species could be found in gingival sulci as well as periodontal pockets and can be detected by culture and PCR-RFLP. However, higher prevalence of these species in healthy compared to disease requires further analysis to determine their role in healthy and diseased periodontium. (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology)
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology - June 28, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ulka Idate Kishore Bhat RD Kulkarni Vijayalakshmi Kotrashetti Manohar Kugaji Vijay Kumbar Source Type: research

Evaluation of e-cadherin and vimentin expression for different grades of oral epithelial dysplasia and oral squamous cell carcinoma & #8211; An immunohistochemical study
Conclusion: It is very crucial to evaluate the invasiveness of dysplasia and tumor with specific molecular biomarker that may help in early prediction of malignancy and also guide in deciding best treatment strategy for established cases of malignancy. (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology)
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology - June 28, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Nagiredla Puneeta Tummidi Santosh Isha Mishra Pravin Gaikwad Anshuta Sahu Source Type: research

Rapid economical acetic acid Papanicolaou staining procedure versus conventional staining procedure in normal oral mucosa
Conclusion: REAP staining effectively reduces the time and the cost factor, but the cytological details are well observed under conventional staining technique in normal patients. (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology)
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology - June 28, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Karthika Panneerselvam K Raghavendhar Karthik Ramya Ramadoss A Ramesh Kumar K Rajkumar Source Type: research

Identification of genetic instability in peripheral blood lymphocyte of oral squamous cell carcinoma patients assess by comet assay
Conclusion: The amount of DNA strand breaks in peripheral lymphocytes are measured by comet assay which is associated with relative risk of OSCC. (Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology)
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology - June 28, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Kamlesh Dekate Suresh Barpande Jagdish Tupkari Mansee Thakur Niharika Swain Source Type: research