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Smita R. Priyadarshini ¹, Pradyumna Ku Sahoo ², Swagatika Panda ³, R. Sivakumar ⁴

Affiliations
1 Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University) Bhubaneswar, Odisha, IN
2 Department of Prosthodontics, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University) Bhubaneswar, Odisha, IN
3 Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University) Bhubaneswar, Odisha, IN
4 Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology Govt. Dental College, Trivandrum, Kerala, IN

Abstract

Lymphangiomas are congenital benign focal malformations of the lymphatic system diagnosed after birth & early childhood & predominantly seen in the head and neck region. These are uncommon when oral cavity, subcutaneous tissues and skin in involved. They are associated with a number of syndromes and is one of the causes of macroglossia. Usually the anterior one third and dorsal aspect of tongue is involved & is the common site when there is an intra oral involvement. Treatment consists of sclerotherapy and local excision of the lesion. Here we report a case of a 12-year-old male patient.

Keywords

Lymphangioma, Benign Malformations, Lymphatics.

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Pradyumna Ku Sahoo ¹, Smita R. Priyadarshini ², Shruti Sharma ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Prosthodontics, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, IN
2 Department of Oral Medicine & Maxillofacial Radiology, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, IN
3 Karolinska Institute College and University, Stockholm, SE

Abstract

Carcinogenesis is the process of tumor induction which occurs by the oncogenes which signal the molecules at various stages of growth. Apoptosis also leads to membrane dissolution of nucleus and cytosolic skeleton, chromosome degradation and fragmentation of nucleus. Even presence of various chemical, viral, radiation carcinogens that enhance carcinogenesis. In this article we have elaborated factors & process leading to carcinogenesis.

Keywords

Oncogenes, Host Defense, Pathogenesis.

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