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Gen Dent 2022 Jul-Aug;70(4):48-53

The objectives of this article are to describe the surgical excision of an oral mucocele in a 9-year-old boy and to examine the literature on mucocele management approaches, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages in terms of a patient's ability to cooperate in the dental chair. In the present case, a 9-year-old boy who was known to be a cooperative patient underwent conventional surgical excision and tolerated the procedure well. A review of the literature from 2010 to 2018 revealed 20 relevant studies outlining a variety of approaches to mucocele management, including surgical excision, intralesional corticosteroid injection, laser removal, micromarsupialization, cryosurgery, and withholding treatment for cases in which a lesion is small and allowed to spontaneously regress. Read More

Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2022 Jun 18;78:103814. Epub 2022 May 18.

Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Danube Private University, Steiner Landstraße 124, 3500, Krems, Austria.

Introduction: Giant frontoethmoidal osteomas are rare, slow-growing, benign osseous tumours, frequently causing severe life impairing symptoms due to their proximity to noble structures. Initially, osteomas are often diagnosed on radiographs by chance. Their aetiology can be considered ambiguous. Read More

Biomed Rep 2022 Jul 10;17(1):55. Epub 2022 May 10.

Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230000, P.R. China.

Appendiceal mucocele is a rare disease. Due to the lack of specific clinical symptoms, and the high misdiagnosis rate before operation, in the present study, the clinical data were assessed to determine a potential basis for the diagnosis and treatment of appendiceal mucocele. The clinical data of 3,071 patients with appendicitis admitted between January 2014 and July 2021, including 9 patients with appendiceal mucoceles were retrospectively analyzed. Read More

J Maxillofac Oral Surg 2022 Jun 9;21(2):697-700. Epub 2020 Jul 9.

Department of OMFS, Sri Balaji Dental College, Moinabad, Hyderabad India.

This article reports a case of glandular odontogenic cyst in a 70-year-old male and discusses the clinical, radiological and histopathological features. The present case shows treatment of GOC which effected the body of mandible with infiltration into submandibular gland. Read More

Eur Ann Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Dis 2022 Jun 7. Epub 2022 Jun 7.

Service d'ORL et de chirurgie cervico-faciale, hôpitaux civils de Colmar, 68024 Colmar cedex, France.

Mod Pathol 2022 Jun 8. Epub 2022 Jun 8.

Department of Pathology, Molecular and Cell Based Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA.

Appendiceal mucinous neoplasms (AMNs), characterized by expansile or "pushing" growth of neoplastic epithelium through the appendix wall, are sometimes accompanied by peritoneal involvement, the extent and grade of which largely determine clinical presentation and long-term outcomes. However, the prognosis of tumors entirely confined to the appendix is still debated and confusion remains regarding their biologic behavior and, consequently, their clinical management and even diagnostic nomenclature. We evaluated AMNs limited to the appendix from 337 patients (median age: 58 years, interquartile range (IQR): 47-67), 194 (57. Read More

Am Surg 2022 Jun 8:31348221087918. Epub 2022 Jun 8.

Department of Surgery, 5223Atrium Health Navicent, Mercer University School of Medicine, Macon, GA, USA.

Mucocele-like lesions of the breast (MLL) are believed to be due to mucinous ducts extruding their contents into the surrounding stroma. MLLs are a rare entity usually identified by calcifications noted on routine screening mammography. Surgical excision has been recommended due to the propensity for these lesions to harbor atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH) or malignancy. Read More

Indian J Dermatol 2022 Jan-Feb;67(1):95

Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Anyang, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. E-mail:

Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2022 May 30. Epub 2022 May 30.

Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and Roslin Institute, The University of Edinburgh, Roslin, UK.

Sialoceles are an uncommon canine salivary gland disease, and complete surgical resection is important for a positive outcome. Radiographic sialography has been described as a diagnostic test for presurgical planning; however, superimposition artifacts may limit the diagnosis and detection of all affected glands. Computed tomographic (CT) sialography is a promising technique for delineating the salivary gland apparatus. Read More

BMJ Case Rep 2022 May 17;15(5). Epub 2022 May 17.

Department of Pathology, Prolife Diagnostics, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.

Swellings in medial canthal area in eye most often involve the lacrimal sac, the commonest aetiology being chronic dacryocystitis. Very rarely, there is a deviation in the routine diagnosis when the pathology comes out to be a lacrimal sac tumour. We report the case of a young man who presented with a medial canthal mass not extending above the medial canthal ligament. Read More

Int J Surg Case Rep 2022 Jun 13;95:107196. Epub 2022 May 13.

Oncology Division, Ophthalmology Department, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Indonesia, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo National Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia.

Introduction And Importance: Sino-orbital cutaneous fistula (SOCF) directly connects the sinus, orbital space, and outer skin. SOCF has been reported mostly as a complication of orbital exenteration, although it may occur from other infrequent etiologies. The patient can be treated using an endoscopy-guided technique which requires a multidisciplinary approach. Read More

J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 2022 May;58(3):146-151

From Dick White Referrals, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom.

Anicteric gallbladder rupture has been rarely described in veterinary medicine, and, generally, it has been related to gallbladder wall necrosis secondary to gallbladder mucocele. A 5 yr old, male, neutered Labrador retriever presented for acute onset anorexia, lethargy, and vomiting. Cholecystitis was diagnosed based on the ultrasonographic findings and bactibilia, and, consequently, medical treatment was established. Read More

J Oral Maxillofac Pathol 2022 Jan-Mar;26(1):101-103. Epub 2022 Mar 31.

Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, D.Y. Patil Deemed to be University, School of Dentistry, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Oral extravasation mucoceles are among the most widely recognized submucosal lesions which are usually a result of trauma involving salivary glands and their ducts. This paper reports a case of a 40-year-old female patient with a chief complaint of a painless swelling on the lower lip since 6 months. Upon a provisional diagnosis of mucocele, surgical excision was carried out. Read More

Int J Surg Case Rep 2022 Jun 11;95:107194. Epub 2022 May 11.

Esophageal Institute, Department of Surgery, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, PA, United States; Department of Surgery, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, United States.

Introduction And Importance: Esophageal retention cysts are acquired cysts with no known etiology. They are characterized by dilation of the submucosal glands. Symptomatic cysts are traditionally managed by surgical resection. Read More

Vet Med Sci 2022 May 13. Epub 2022 May 13.

Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy.

Mucocele and cholecystitis were diagnosed in a 10 year-old Shetland-sheepdog presenting aspecific clinical signs. Blood examinations and ultrasonography investigation were performed before to surgical approach, which allowed to collect biopsies and samples for bacteriological analyses. In addition, the patient was subjected to cholecystectomy. Read More

Cureus 2022 Apr 10;14(4):e24011. Epub 2022 Apr 10.

Radiodiagnosis, Career Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Lucknow, IND.

Background: The use of computed tomography (CT) combined with functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) has empowered the modern sinus surgeon to treat patients more effectively, facilitating reduced morbidity and complications. This study aimed to evaluate the role of multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) in the evaluation of paranasal sinus pathologies.

Materials & Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among the adult subjects attending the department of radiology at a tertiary care center in Lucknow for CT scan of paranasal sinuses for suspected paranasal sinus pathology from August 2018 to January 2020. Read More

Cureus 2022 Apr 9;14(4):e23974. Epub 2022 Apr 9.

First Surgical Department, General Hospital Asklepieion Voulas, Athens, GRC.

Appendiceal mucocele is an uncommon entity that may arise due to benign or malignant processes. The radiologic exploration of this entity is necessary for diagnosis, and its imaging manifestations vary, with some findings being more common than others. More specifically, the radiological findings of a superinfected mucocele are rare, with few reports in the literature. Read More

Cureus 2022 Apr 3;14(4):e23773. Epub 2022 Apr 3.

Surgery, Government Hospital Ghaziabad, Lahore, PAK.

Background Chronic cholecystitis is inflammation of the gall bladder usually caused by stones. The aim was to find out the prevalence of mucocele and empyema in chronic cholecystitis using cholecystectomy findings and histopathological reports. Methodology This was a cross-sectional observational study conducted in Surgical Ward 1, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center, Karachi from December 2019 to December 2021 for two years. Read More

Neuroimaging Clin N Am 2022 May;32(2):363-374

Department of Radiology, NYU Langone Medical Center, 222 E 41st Street, New York, NY 10017, USA. Electronic address:

This article discusses mimics, anatomic variants, and pitfalls of imaging of the sinonasal cavity, orbit, and jaw. The authors discuss clinical findings and imaging pearls, which help in differentiating these from one another. Read More

Can J Ophthalmol 2022 May 4. Epub 2022 May 4.

From the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa. Electronic address:

Objective: To evaluate the accuracy of the initial diagnosis in the case of fungal infections of the orbit and identify factors that may influence patient outcomes.

Methods: An institutional review board-approved retrospective chart review was conducted across 2 large academic centres to identify cases of fungal infections involving the orbit from January 1, 1998, to November 15, 2019. Data collected included patient demographics, past medical history, examination findings, diagnosis, treatment, imaging, and outcomes. Read More

Br J Surg 2022 Jun;109(7):566-569

Colorectal and Peritoneal Oncology Centre, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Wilmslow Rd, Manchester, UK.

Cureus 2022 Apr 1;14(4):e23738. Epub 2022 Apr 1.

Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Jodhpur, IND.

Corrosive-induced stricture of the esophagus is associated with long-standing morbidity. Though required in particular situations, esophagectomy circumvents the long-term complications of the remnant scarred native esophagus. We performed a robotic Ivor-Lewis esophagectomy for corrosive esophageal stricture and demonstrated its feasibility for the same. Read More

Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg 2022 May 3. Epub 2022 May 3.

Discipline of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.

Purpose: To elucidate whether the specific cause of nasolacrimal duct drainage impairment impacts the severity, symptoms, and implications on visual tasks and quality of life (QOL) in epiphora.

Methods: A retrospective review of consecutive adult patients with epiphora attending a tertiary lacrimal clinic from June 2011 to March 2021 was conducted. Cases with evidence of canalicular stenosis, a mucocele, or other identifiable causes of epiphora were excluded. Read More

J Korean Assoc Oral Maxillofac Surg 2022 Apr;48(2):101-110

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Korea.

Objectives: Mucous retention cysts and pseudoantral cysts are mainly located within the floor of the maxillary sinus. Most of these maxillary cysts are asymptomatic and often only require observation. However, the presence of these benign maxillary cysts may create problems when maxillary sinus all types of implants are needed. Read More

Cureus 2022 Mar 18;14(3):e23304. Epub 2022 Mar 18.

Department of Radiology, College of Medicine, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, SAU.

Mucocele of the appendix (MA) is a rare disease characterized by chronic accumulation of mucin within an appendix. Although MA can be an asymptomatic finding, some patients with MA may present with right lower quadrant (RLQ) pain, pelvic pain, or even hernias. The later presentation is usually related to rupture of the mucin-filled appendix, a condition referred to as pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP). Read More

J Surg Case Rep 2022 Apr 13;2022(4):rjac111. Epub 2022 Apr 13.

Department of Surgery, Sky Ridge Medical Center, Lone Tree, CO, USA.

Primary neoplasm of the appendix is often diagnosed incidentally after an appendectomy. Low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasms (LAMNs) make up a small portion of these neoplasms. We present a rare case of a patient with a slow-growing LAMN causing urinary retention and constipation. Read More

J Vet Intern Med 2022 May 15;36(3):976-985. Epub 2022 Apr 15.

Queen's Veterinary School Hospital, Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Background: Biliary sludge (BS) frequently is identified on ultrasonographic examination and is described as incidental. It is hypothesized that biliary stasis and hypersecretion play a role in both BS and gallbladder mucocele (GBM) formation. Recent studies have documented similarities in composition of BS and GBM, and there are several examples of progression from BS to GBM in the veterinary literature. Read More

J Surg Case Rep 2022 Apr 11;2022(4):rjac094. Epub 2022 Apr 11.

General Surgery Department, King Faisal Special Hospital & Research Center, Jeddah 21499, Saudi Arabia.

Diverticulum of the appendix is uncommon cause of right iliac fossa pain and inflammation with delayed diagnosis and high risk of complications, as it mimics acute appendicitis. Here we present a case of an elderly male patient who had lung cancer post-treatment. During the follow-up, appendicle lesion was discovered and suspected to be mucinous appendix. Read More

Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022 04 4;19(7). Epub 2022 Apr 4.

Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.

Dirofilariasis is an endemic infestation in tropical and subtropical countries caused by about 40 different species. It rarely occurs in the oral cavity and is mostly presented as mucosal and submucosal nodules. Differential diagnoses include lipoma, mucocele, and pleomorphic adenoma. Read More

Materials (Basel) 2022 Mar 26;15(7). Epub 2022 Mar 26.

Department of Prosthodontics, Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine, Karachi 75500, Pakistan.

The mucocele is the most common minor salivary gland associated disease of the oral cavity. It is also considered one of the most common biopsied oral lesions in pediatric patients. In recent years, extensive evidence has been published about the usage of lasers in treating mucoceles in pediatric patients. Read More