| Literature DB >> 18675564 |
Veli Matti Vartiainen1, Maria Siponen, Tuula Salo, Jukka Rosberg, Meeri Apaja-Sarkkinen.
Abstract
Widening of the inferior alveolar (mandibular) canal is a rare radiological finding. It is most often associated with neurofibromatosis. Rarely, a malignant process such as lymphoma may cause ill-defined enlargement of the mandibular canal. We present a unique case of a 33-year-old male who gradually developed sensory loss of his left lower lip and cheek and a well-defined tube-like widening of his left mandibular canal. The histopathological findings of the lesion were unusual in that they indicated atypical lymphocytic infiltration of the nerve tissue. The differential diagnoses regarding the clinical, radiological, and histopathological findings are discussed.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID： 18675564 DOI： 10.1016/j.tripleo.2008.05.063
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod ISSN： 1079-2104