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D D Damm

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At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed1992

Incidence of verapamil-induced gingival hyperplasia in a dental population.

The records of 5,000 dental patients were reviewed for history of verapamil use between 1987 and 1990. Twenty-four dentate patients who received verapamil for more than 1 year were identified. Of these, gingival hyperplasia occurred in 1 patient (4.1%) that was limited to the mandibular attached gingiva. Onset of gingival overgrowth was associated with drug dosage, bacterial accumulation, and gingival inflammation. Histologically, the findings resembled that seen in hyperplasia induced by phenytoin, cyclosporin, and other calcium channel blockers. Our data suggest that gingival hyperplasia caused by verapamil occurs less frequently than nifedipine-induced gingival hyperplasia.

Age Factors↗
PubMed1991

Intraoral sebaceous carcinoma.

An instance of sebaceous carcinoma that presented as a mass in the left buccal mucosa is described. This is the first known report in the English-language literature of a sebaceous carcinoma presenting as an intraoral tumor. The light and electron microscopic findings are described. The histologic differential diagnosis, clinical behavior, and appropriate therapy are discussed. Previously reported intraoral sebaceous neoplasms and sebaceous carcinomas of the parotid are reviewed.

Adenocarcinoma↗
PubMed1990

Proliferative mass found in the gingiva.

The clinical course of peripheral ossifying fibroma is slow and the growth of most lesions is limited in size, usually up to 1.5 cm. Complaints are rare unless the surface becomes ulcerated, or the lesion compromises oral function or esthetic appearance. Treatment is surgical excision with close postoperative follow-up. Tooth extraction is seldom necessary. Proper surgical intervention, which includes excision of reactive tissue down to periosteum, affords a low recurrence rate of 14% to 16%.

Fibroma↗
PubMed1989

Benign solid oncocytoma of intraoral minor salivary glands.

We present an example of an intraoral benign solid oncocytoma of minor salivary gland origin. A review of intraoral benign solid oncocytomas reported in the English-language literature and discussion of the clinical behavior of these tumors are included.

Adenoma↗
PubMed1989

Verruciform xanthoma within carcinoma in situ.

This report describes an unusual case of verruciform xanthoma of the posterior floor of the mouth that occurred within carcinoma in situ. The significance of this case is described in light of current theories on the etiology and management of verruciform xanthoma.

Aged↗
PubMed1988

Labial salivary gland tumors.

A study was conducted on labial salivary gland tumors from four oral pathology laboratories. Of the 103 identified tumors, 87 (84.5%) were from the upper lip, whereas 16 (15.5%) were from the lower lip. Of the 87 upper lip tumors, 80 (92.0%) were benign. Forty-three of these were monomorphic adenomas and 37 were pleomorphic adenomas. Seven malignant tumors of the upper lip were as follows: four adenoid cystic carcinomas, two acinic cell carcinomas, and one adenocarcinoma. Of the 16 lower lip tumors, 15 (93.8%) were malignant. Thirteen of these were mucoepidermoid carcinomas and two were acinic cell carcinomas. The only benign lower lip tumor was an intraductal papilloma. These results confirm the findings of previous investigations, showing that minor salivary gland tumors are much more common in the upper lip than the lower lip, but that lower lip tumors are more likely to be malignant.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1988

Dentinal candidiasis in cancer patients.

Two examples of an unusual presentation of oropharyngeal candidiasis in cancer patients are offered. The light and scanning electron microscopic appearances of candidiasis involving the dentin of teeth are described. The potential significance of recognition of this form of candidiasis in cancer patients is discussed.

Adenoma, Pleomorphic↗
PubMed1985

Megaloblastic anemia with oral lesions: a consequence of gastric bypass surgery.

This report describes the clinical and histologic features of a case of megaloblastic anemia, resulting from a gastric bypass operation, in which oral symptoms were the first significant finding. Although this case appears to be the first of its type reported in the literature, the potential for future cases is increasing with the increased use of the gastric bypass operation in the treatment of morbid obesity.

Adult↗
PubMed1985

Inverted follicular keratosis.

Inverted follicular keratosis, a benign tumor of the skin believed to arise from the infundibular portion of the hair follicle that can involve perioral skin, has a unique histologic picture. It can be confused with forms of skin cancer; with knowledge of this entity, oral and maxillofacial surgeons may be able to avoid unnecessary surgery. The clinical and microscopic findings of 12 cases of inverted follicular keratosis are reported.

Adult↗
PubMed1979

Oral leiomyomas.

Oral leiomyomas are considered to be rare neoplasms, but they may be encountered more frequently than generally believed. Three types of leiomyomas are commonly described: solid leiomyomas, angiomyomas, and epithelioid leiomyomas. Three cases of solid leiomyoma are presented, all of which occurred in the anterior mandibular mucobuccal fold. Leiomyomas can be easily confused with other spindle-cell tumors. The necessity of using special stains, especially Mallory's phosphotungstic acid hematoxylin, is discussed.

Adult↗