Odontogenic Tumors and Other Lesions
10.1055/b-0034-91551 Odontogenic Tumors and Other Lesions Humans have suffered from odontogenic tumors and cysts for thousands of years (Fig. 12.1). Tumors arising in relation to the teeth were described in…
Neoplasms of Muscle
10.1055/b-0034-91549 Neoplasms of Muscle Leiomyoma Definition (ICD-O code 8890/0) Leiomyomas are benign, smooth muscle tumors which show varying degrees of differentiation. Etiology There is little in the way of smooth…
Epithelial Nonepidermoid Neoplasms: Part II
10.1055/b-0034-91545 Epithelial Nonepidermoid Neoplasms: Part II Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Definition (ICD-O code 8200/3) Adenoid cystic carcinoma is an infiltrating malignant tumor, often with a characteristic cribriform appearance, derived from minor…
Epithelial Nonepidermoid Neoplasms: Part I
10.1055/b-0034-91544 Epithelial Nonepidermoid Neoplasms: Part I The WHO classification of the epithelial nonepidermoid tumors includes the following conditions: Benign epithelial (nonepidermoid) tumors Salivary gland type adenomas Pleomorphic adenoma ICD-O 8940/0…
Epithelial Epidermoid Tumors : Part II
10.1055/b-0034-91543 Epithelial Epidermoid Tumors : Part II Squamous Cell Carcinoma Variants The Association of Human Papilloma Virus with Benign and Malignant Sinonasal Neoplasms Human papilloma viruses (HPVs) are prevalent pathogens,…
Introduction and Acknowledgments
10.1055/b-0034-91537 Introduction and Acknowledgments When we three, Valerie, David, and William, decided to undertake this project 3 years ago, we knew that it was going to be a major undertaking….
Diagnostic Strategy
10.1055/b-0034-91540 Diagnostic Strategy Presentation While the clinical features of each specific pathology are covered in their respective chapters, a few general observations may be made. The principal problem in the…
Neck Dissection Levels I to III (Supraomohyoid Dissection)
10.1055/b-0034-99054 Neck Dissection Levels I to III (Supraomohyoid Dissection) Preliminary Considerations and Recommended Procedure There is no evidence-based clinical benefit in resecting the neck dissection specimen en bloc. Splitting the…
Tumor Resection
10.1055/b-0034-99062 Tumor Resection Obtaining tumor-free margins is the single most important factor in ablative tumor surgery. A margin of 5 mm of uninvolved tissue around the tumor is in accordance…
Neck Dissection Levels IV and V
10.1055/b-0034-99055 Neck Dissection Levels IV and V Preliminary Considerations and Recommended Approaches Level IV dissection is possible by gaining the same access as recommended for levels I to III; please…
