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Item Adenomatoid Odontogenic Tumor: A Case Report.(2015-05) Sushma, Pulivarthi; Sowbhagya, M B; Balaji, P; Poornima, CAdenomatoid odontogenic tumor (AOT) is a very rare odontogenic tumor with an incidence of 1%. Overall it accounts for 9% of all odontogenic tumors. In most of the cases, AOT is misdiagnosed as an odontogenic cyst. Younger individuals are commonly affected and particularly in females. AOT is seen predominantly in the maxillary anterior region in association with an unerupted tooth. Permanent dentition is affected more than the deciduous dentition. Intraoral periapical radiographs play a major role in the diagnosis compared to orthopantomogram because of its increased contrast but for the better assessment of the extension of larger lesions orthopantomogram is must. AOT resembles benign odontogenic lesions like dentigerous cyst and tumors like ameloblastoma. The lesions are managed conservatively by surgical excision along with the removal of the affected tooth and have an excellent prognosis.With this background, we report an unusual case of AOT involving maxillary anterior region in 15-year-old male patient. The present article reviews the etiology, clinical features, histopathological features, and treatment modalities of AOT.Item Aerobic heterotrophic bacterial diversity in sediments of Rajakkamangalam estuary, south west coast of India.(2005-10-08) Prema, P; Palavesam, A; Balaji, PThe abundance of aerobic heterotrophic bacterial population in the sediment sample of six experimental stations (S1 to S6) at Rajakkamangalam estuary was studied for a period of one year from March, 1998 to February, 1999. The important bacterial genera encountered were Pseudomonas, Bacillus, Vibrio, Escherichia, Micrococcus, Enterobacter, Salmonella, Aeromonas, Shigella, Klebsiella, Proteus, Alkaligenes, Staphylococcus, Citrobacter and Flavobacterium. The bacterial population based on numerical counts showed wide fluctuations in their distribution at different stations. Among the bacterial genera Pseuaomonas was found to be the dominant genus during the experimental period. The qualitative and quantitative distribution of microflora in the sediment samples are discussed.Item Cysticercosis of the masseter.(2012-05) Ramakrishnan, Prabhath; Bahirwani, Shraddha; Balaji, PCysticercosis of the oral cavity is a very rare soft tissue lesion and very few cases have been reported worldwide. Here we report a case of a cysticercous cellulosae within the masseter muscle which was diagnosed with the help of high resolution ultrasonography (USG) and ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) and managed conservatively using oral antiparasitic medication. Cysticercosis is not commonly considered in the diagnosis of swellings of the head and neck and this is the reason why they are of utmost interest to the practitioner and have to be studied.Item Juvenile aggressive cemento-ossifying fibroma. A case report.(2003-04-07) Patil, K; Mahima, V G; Balaji, PJuvenile Aggressive Cemento-Ossifying Fibroma is a benign, fibro osseous neoplasm commonly affected maxilla but also other bones including mandible, arising in children. It is considered to be a locally aggressive and quickly expansile lesion. Because of its aggressive nature and high recurrence rate, an early detection and a complete surgical excision is essential. A case of Juvenile Aggressive Cemento-Ossifying Fibroma in a 9 year old male child who visited the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, J.S.S. Dental college and Hospital, Mysore is being reported and discussed.Item Juvenile aggressive cemento-ossifying fibroma. A case report.(2003-01-13) Patil, K; Mahima, B G; Balaji, PJuvenile Aggressive Cemento-Ossifying Fibroma is a benign, fibro osseous neoplasm commonly affecting maxilla but also other bones including mandible, arising in children. It is considered to be a locally aggressive and quickly expansile lesion. Because of its aggressive nature and high recurrence rate, an early detection and a complete surgical excision is essential. A case of Juvenile Aggressive Cemento-Ossifying Fibroma in a 9 year old male child who visited the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, J.S.S. Dental College and Hospital, Mysore is being reported and discussed.Item Multiple Talon Cusps: A Rare Case Report.(2014-08) Balaji, P; Kumar, T S Mahesh; Sowbhagya, M BTalon cusp is a very rare developmental anomaly, arising as a cusp like elevation on the lingual aspect of maxillary or mandibular anterior teeth, usually projects from the cemento-enamel junction or cingulum. It can involve single tooth, either primary or permanent dentition, usually unilateral in occurrence and seen bilaterally in 1/5th of the cases. It can result in a host of clinical problems like occlusal interference, irritation of the tongue, pulpal necrosis, caries, TMJ disorders and periodontal problems. The prevalence of multiple, bilateral talon cusp occurrence is rare, we report a case of Multiple Talon cusps involving all maxillary anterior teeth.Item Non‑syndromic bilateral condylar aplasia: A rare case.(2015-03) Shivhare, Peeyush; Lata, S; Balaji, P; Gupta, AshishThe temporomandibular joint is one of the most complex joints of the human body. It consists of the mandibular condyle, glenoid fossa and the articular eminence of the temporal bone. Aplasia of the condyle is usually seen as part of a syndrome otherwise it is rare. We report a case of bilateral condylar aplasia in a 20‑year‑old male not associated with any syndrome. The patient reported to the department with a chief complaint of the underdeveloped lower jaw. Clinical examination, conventional radiographs, and 3D computer tomography images revealed a complete absence of condyle on the right and left sides.Item Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Background of Oral Submucous Fibrosis: A Case Report.(2015-05) Balaji, P; Govindraju, Poornima; Gupta, Ashish; Pawar, Yogesh; Gazge, Nikhat MukhtarOral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a well-recognized, potentially malignant disorder of the oral cavity that can affect any part of the oral mucosa, characterized by mucosal rigidity of varying intensity caused by fibro elastic transformation of the juxta epithelial layer of connective tissue. OSMF occurs in Indians and other population of the Indian subcontinent with certain oral habits. Betel quid chewing is a popular oral habit with potential links to the occurrence of oral cancer. In patients with submucous fibrosis, the oral epithelium becomes atrophic and thereby becomes more vulnerable to carcinogens. Since the ingredients of betel quid, tobacco are crucial for tumor initiation, promotion and progression, exposure to these toxicants simultaneously has been shown to markedly potentiate the oral cancer incidence in OSMF patients. The rate of malignant transformation of OSMF has been estimated to be 2-10%. Most cases with malignant transformation in OSMF have occurred gradually over a long period of time. This paper presents a case of oral submucous fibrosis turning into malignancy in a 34-year-old male patient.Item Pyogenic Granuloma Mimicking Fibroma: A Case Report.(2016-03) Sangeetha, J; Balaji, P; Poornima, C; Govindraju, Poornima; Kumar, T S MaheshSoft tissue swellings of the oral cavity frequently present a diagnostic challenge because a diverse group of pathologic processes can produce such lesions. Among these lesions are a group of reactive hyperplasia, which develop in response to a chronic, recurring tissue injury that stimulates an exuberant or excessive tissue repair response, and pyogenic granuloma is one of them. It is a reactional response to constant minor trauma or may be related to hormonal changes. It preferentially affects the gingiva followed by lips, tongue, buccal mucosa, and palate. It is commonly seen in young adults. The treatment is excision of the lesion. This case report describes the clinical and histopathological features of a pyogenic granuloma, in a 20-year-old male patient.Item An unusual presentation of intramedullary spinal tumour.(1998-11-07) Bose, K; Kamaraj, M; Rajaram, N; Balaji, P; Babu, P K; Rafeeque, K; Kannan, S