Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to J R Blakemore.
A rare case of osteochondroma (osteocartilaginous exostosis) of the mandibular condyle is described; this represents the seventh documented case in the English language literature. Treatment consisted of transoral surgical resection which maintained condylar integrity. No maxillomandibular fixation was placed and the patient's mandibular function was undisturbed. Postoperatively, mandibular deviation was minimal.
A case of an unusually large palatal torus and maxillary exostoses is presented. The preoperative evaluation, including laminagrams, is demonstrated. The surgical approach, with an apparent satisfactory result, is also described.
A case of primary Ewing's sarcoma of the mandible in a 4-year-old Negro boy has been presented. The incidence in this age, site, and race is rare. This previously fatal tumor has been more recently controlled with a combination of radiation therapy and chemotherapy. The patient has responded very favorably with the use of these combined modalities of therapy. After eight months, he is free of symptoms and bone has regenerated in the area of the initial tumor. If detected early, there is hope that this highly malignant disease can be controlled for prolonged periods of time.