Biomedical subjects

G P Mamatha

Publications and source records attributed to G P Mamatha.

6 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed2006

Pyle's disease: an incidental finding in a routine dental patient.

Pyle's disease (PD) or metaphyseal dysplasia is an extremely rare genetic disorder, transmitted as an autosomal recessive trait. The peculiarity of the disease is that the striking radiographic manifestations contrast with the relatively normal clinical features. The oral findings and radiographic features of the disease are not well documented. The present paper describes the radiographic features of Pyle's disease in a 17-year-old girl and draws attention to the findings in the jaw bones.

Adolescent↗

PubMed2004

Bilateral parotid swelling in a child--a case report.

Numerous causes for bilateral parotid swellings have been identified. It must be assumed that systemic factors play a key role, thereby the attainment of a definitive diagnosis requires a familiarity with full range of possible etiologies for these swellings. Differential diagnostic skills must be implemented to achieve a precise diagnosis. A case of bilateral parotid swelling in a child is presented and differential diagnosis is discussed.

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PubMed2003

Oral tuberculosis : a case report.

Tuberculosis can affect any part of the body and oral cavity remains no exception. The oral lesions of tuberculosis, though not common, are seen in various forms. The purpose of this article is to emphasize the importance of early diagnosis of primary tuberculosis of the mouth, which may be misdiagnosed when the oral lesions are the sole manifestation of the disease.

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Gorlin syndrome. A case report.

Gorlin's syndrome is a genetic disorder of autosomal dominant inheritance with high penetrance and variable expression. It embraces a constellation of many organs principally affects the skin, skeleton, and endocrine and nervous system. A rare case is reported to illustrate the features of Gorlin's syndrome without the features of basal cell carcinoma and to emphasize the need for early recognition and careful follow up by the dentist prevent severe sequelae.

Adult↗

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Mandibular canine index in establishing sex identity.

An investigation study on sex identity through mandibular canine index directed to detect sexual dimorphism using the Mesio-Distal width of mandibular permanent canines and inter canine and inter canine arch width in the mandible was conducted in the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davangere. 360 patients were subjected to the mesio-distal measurement and inter canine arch width. Males were detected correctly in 83.3% and in females 81%. They were statistically significant and the related literatures reviewed.

Adolescent↗

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Steven Johnson syndrome due to I.V Ceftriaxone--a case report.

Steven-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a rare vesiculobullous disease characterized by an acute cutaneous eruption that ivolves the skin and mucous membranes including those of the oral cavity. A rare case of Steven-Johnson syndrome, an unexpected treatment response, in a 25-year-old female patient due to administration of intravenous Cefriaxone (1 gm), a third generation cephalosporin has been reported and literature reviewed.

Adult↗