Olufunlola Motunrayo Adesina
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View article: ASSESSMENT OF ORO-DENTAL HEALTH PARAMETERS, FUNGAL INFECTION AND THE SEVERITY OF CHEMOTHERAPY INDUCED - ORAL MUCOSITIS: FINDINGS FROM A SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIAN TERTIARY CARE CENTRE.
ASSESSMENT OF ORO-DENTAL HEALTH PARAMETERS, FUNGAL INFECTION AND THE SEVERITY OF CHEMOTHERAPY INDUCED - ORAL MUCOSITIS: FINDINGS FROM A SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIAN TERTIARY CARE CENTRE. Open
Our study showed that increased severity of OM was associated with a higher grade of pain and poor oral hygiene. Fungal infection was associated with increased prevalence and a fourfold risk of increased severity of OM.
View article: A117 EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED. UNUSUAL PATHOLOGY FINDINGS FROM ROUTINE POLYPECTOMY. A REVIEW OF SUBMUCOSAL GI LESIONS
A117 EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED. UNUSUAL PATHOLOGY FINDINGS FROM ROUTINE POLYPECTOMY. A REVIEW OF SUBMUCOSAL GI LESIONS Open
Background Granular cell tumours (GCTs) are rare benign submucosal neoplasms. They most commonly arise from neural or Schwann cells. While GCTs are frequently encountered in the oral cavity, skin, and breast, gastrointestinal involvement r…
View article: HMGA2 Immunoexpression is frequent in salivary gland pleomorphic adenoma: immunohistochemical and molecular analyses of <i>PLAG1</i> and HMGA2 in 25 cases.
HMGA2 Immunoexpression is frequent in salivary gland pleomorphic adenoma: immunohistochemical and molecular analyses of <i>PLAG1</i> and HMGA2 in 25 cases. Open
The main oncologic events in pleomorphic adenoma (PA) are the translocations of Pleomorphic adenoma gene 1 (PLAG1) on chromosome 8q12 and High-mobility group AT-hook 2 (HMGA2) on chromosome 12q14.3 with various fusion partners. These trans…
View article: SATB2 and MDM2 Immunoexpression and Diagnostic Role in Primary Osteosarcomas of the Jaw
SATB2 and MDM2 Immunoexpression and Diagnostic Role in Primary Osteosarcomas of the Jaw Open
Primary osteosarcomas of the jaw (OSJ) are rare, accounting for 6% of all osteosarcomas. This study aims to determine the value of SATB2 and MDM2 immunohistochemistry (IHC) in differentiating OSJ from other jawbone mimickers, such as benig…
View article: From the breast to the upper jaw: A rare case of metastatic breast cancer
From the breast to the upper jaw: A rare case of metastatic breast cancer Open
Breast cancer is the commonest malignancy in women globally. Metastasesof advanced breast carcinoma to bones, lungs and liver are well known but spread to maxillary bone presenting as maxillary sinus and palatal swelling is rare. We presen…
View article: NR4A3 (NOR-1) Immunostaining Shows Better Performance than DOG1 Immunostaining in Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Gland: a Preliminary Study
NR4A3 (NOR-1) Immunostaining Shows Better Performance than DOG1 Immunostaining in Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Gland: a Preliminary Study Open
This pilot study showed that nuclear receptor subfamily 4 group A member 3 immunostaining is a sensitive marker for acinic cell carcinoma and of better utility than discovered on GIST-1 immunostaining in making a diagnosis of acinic cell c…
View article: National Health Insurance Scheme: An Assessment of Service Quality and Clients’ Dissatisfaction
National Health Insurance Scheme: An Assessment of Service Quality and Clients’ Dissatisfaction Open
BACKGROUND: Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), a medical package to start with a fraction of Nigerians at its inception, with the expectation of optimal services to all in the long The Nigerian government established National run. However, th…
View article: Hybrid Lesion of Ameloblastoma and Adenomatoid Odontogenic Tumour (AOT): Report of Two Cases from a Tertiary Referral Hospital in Sub-Saharan Africa
Hybrid Lesion of Ameloblastoma and Adenomatoid Odontogenic Tumour (AOT): Report of Two Cases from a Tertiary Referral Hospital in Sub-Saharan Africa Open
Introduction: Hybrid lesions are lesions showing the combined histopathological characteristics of two or more previously recognized odontogenic tumours and /cysts of different categories. Hybrid lesions do exist because of close interrela…
View article: Distribution of medical conditions among dental patients
Distribution of medical conditions among dental patients Open
Prevalence of medical conditions in dental patients is high. Hypertension is the most frequently associated systemic conditions among dental patients. Medical conditions were common among older age group (>50 years), males, and those with …
View article: Concordance between clinical and histopathologic diagnosis and an audit of oral histopathology service at a Nigerian tertiary hospital
Concordance between clinical and histopathologic diagnosis and an audit of oral histopathology service at a Nigerian tertiary hospital Open
The findings in this research indicate that, on a general note, the degree of concordance between clinical and histopathological diagnosis is poor. Hence, improvement in diagnostic skills (irrespective of clinical specialty) is important t…
View article: Pattern of distribution of reactive localised hyperplasia of the oral cavity in patients at a tertiary health institution in Nigeria
Pattern of distribution of reactive localised hyperplasia of the oral cavity in patients at a tertiary health institution in Nigeria Open
The major benefit of this study is an improved knowledge of the frequency and distribution of oral reactive lesions in sub-Saharan Africa which may be highly beneficial when establishing a diagnosis and treatment plan in clinical practice.
View article: Review of 109 cases of primary malignant orofacial lesions seen at a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital
Review of 109 cases of primary malignant orofacial lesions seen at a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital Open
SCC was more prevalent than salivary and odontogenic carcinomas. ACC and mucoepidermoid carcinoma were two most common SGAs. Metastatic tumours to the jaws are rare.
View article: Ameloblastic carcinoma: a clinicopathologic analysis of cases seen in a Nigerian Teaching Hospital and review of literature
Ameloblastic carcinoma: a clinicopathologic analysis of cases seen in a Nigerian Teaching Hospital and review of literature Open
this study is among the few that have documented higher frequency of secondary ameloblastic carcinoma in the scientific literature.
View article: Temporomandibular joint pain: Clinical presentations and response to conservative treatments in a nigerian tertiary hospital
Temporomandibular joint pain: Clinical presentations and response to conservative treatments in a nigerian tertiary hospital Open
The prevalence of TMJ pain was 13%. TMJ was found to be more common in participants above 50 years with female predilection. Pain was most common symptom seen, and response to conservative treatments as assessed using VAS following 6-week …