Knowledge of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the Jaws among Mexican dentists
Abstract
Background
Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis is an infrequent but potentially serious complication. Its treatment remains complex, and in some cases can be mutilating. Prevention, a correct diagnosis and opportune management are crucial.
Material and Methods
A cross-sectional study was made, interviewing 410 dentists with the aim of assessing their knowledge of the subject.
Blastic Transformation in Mexican Population With Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Abstract
Background
Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) is the most aggressive of chronic leukemias, with short overall survival and a high transformation rate to acute leukemia. We investigated the factors related to blastic transformation in a Mexican population treated at a tertiary referral center.
Schwannoma trigeminal maxilar. Presentación de un caso y revisión de la literatura
Resumen
Introducción
Los schwannomas son tumores benignos que son relativamente comunes en la cabeza, sin embargo, el involucro de la región sinunasal es raro y en la literatura actual tan solo aparecen 5 casos reportados en la maxila, que representan menos del 1% de los tumores óseos.