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Agamemnon Chliaoutakis
Bilateral buccal space lipoma: A rare case presentation
Background The lipoma of the oral cavity is a relatively rare pathology, characterized by overgrowth of the mature adipocytes. Buccal fat pad lipomas usually interfere with the esthetics and the function of the face. Case Report A sixteen-year-old patient reported slow-growing swelling, which started two years ago. Clinical examination revealed two bilateral masses in the soft tissue. MRI imaging revealed a characteristic image of bilateral lipomas connected to the buccal fat pad. Surgical removal was conducted and the histology report confirmed our clinical diagnosis of common lipoma. Discussion The lipoma of the buccal fat pad is a benign neoplasm of the adipose tissue. It should be remov…
Orthodontic treatment as triggering factor of Medication Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw in a breast cancer patient. Report of a rare case
Orthodontic treatment in adult patient is widely accepted nowadays. Therefore, orthodontists are needed to interact with more complex medical histories that may interfere with the orthodontic treatment. Antiresorptive medication is a widely used treatment