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Mucoepidermoid carcinoma
Mucoepidermoid carcinoma is a malignant salivary gland epithelial tumor composed of mucous cells, intermediate cells, and epidermoid cells, which may also exhibit columnar, clear, and oncocyte morphological features.
View detailsZygomaticomaxillary complex fracture
The zygoma and zygomatic arch are located at the most prominent positions on the side of the face, making them highly susceptible to injury and fracture. Fractures of the zygoma and zygomatic arch can lead to symptoms such as swelling, sunken deformity, and limited mouth opening.
View detailsLip cancer
Lip cancer is primarily squamous cell carcinoma, with adenocarcinoma being rare. It commonly occurs on the lower lip, often at the vermilion border mucosa between the middle and outer one-third of the lower lip. Early signs include a herpes-like crusted mass or localized mucosal thickening, followed by the appearance of a crater-like ulcer or a cauliflower-like mass.
Palatal cancer
Cancer originating in the palate is called palatal cancer. The incidence of this disease increases with age. The incidence in males is 2 to 3 times higher than in females. The main manifestation is a palatal mass, which may be accompanied by bleeding, pain, and ulceration.
View detailsAdenoid cystic carcinoma
Adenoid cystic carcinoma, also known as cylindroma or cylindromatous adenocarcinoma, is a rare and highly malignant tumor originating from the salivary gland epithelium. The main symptoms of this disease are localized pain, such as cheek pain, eye pain, and nasal pain.
View detailsDentigerous cyst
A dentigerous cyst is caused by abnormal tooth development and failure of normal eruption, resulting in a cyst at the root of the tooth. The cyst contains one or more unerupted teeth. This condition is common in children and may present with symptoms such as swelling and pain at the tooth root.
View detailsJaw fracture
Maxillofacial fracture is a general term for fractures of the maxilla or mandible caused by mechanical external forces (external factors) or internal etiologies (such as maxillofacial tumors). The main symptoms include local pain, swelling, and deformity. According to whether the fracture is exposed, maxillofacial fractures are often divided into open maxillofacial fractures and closed maxillofacial fractures.
View detailsBuccal cancer
Buccal cancer is a type of oral cancer that originates from the buccal mucosa or skin. Most cases arise from the oral mucosal epithelium, while a small number originate from minor salivary glands. Tumors commonly occur in the molar region of the cheek.
View detailsCancer of the floor of the mouth
The floor of the mouth is a U-shaped area located between the mandibles, extending posteriorly to the palatoglossal arch, medially to the ventral surface of the tongue, and laterally and anteriorly to the inner surface of the mandible. Floor of mouth cancer, fully known as squamous cell carcinoma of the floor of the mouth, refers to cancer originating from the mucosa of the floor of the mouth. Common symptoms of floor of mouth cancer include ulcers, pain, and masses.
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