Chokri Abdellatif's research while affiliated with University of Monastir and other places

Rationale Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma (AFO) is a rare mixed odontogenic tumour with a preferential location in the posterior mandible and with a variety of radiological aspects. We report two clinical cases of AFO in two rare locations and with unusual radiological aspects. Patient Concerns The first patient is a 37-year-old female with an asymptomatic intraoral swelling located in the anterior mandibular. The second patient is a 16-year-old girl with a chief complaint of missing maxillary canine. Diagnosis Both cases were diagnosed with AFO. Treatment For the first patient, a biopsy was performed, and for the second one, the lesion was surgically excised. Outcomes The first patient is under regular surveillance and the other was followed up for one year without any evidence of recurrences. Take-away lessons Despite many efforts, the nature, histology and therapy of these lesions remain very confusing.

Fibroepithelial polyps (FEPs) are common benign tumors in the mouth. They normally develop gradually in certain locations and are caused by local irritation or trauma. Their dimensions usually do not exceed 5 millimeters. We report a rare case of a giant fibroepithelial polyp in a 46-year-old man on the internal surface of the cheek. He was referred to our Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery Department on account of a massive lesion on the right buccal mucosa. This patient underwent an excisional biopsy under local anesthesia. Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of fibroepithelial polyp. Fibroepithelial polyps are a very common occurrence. But lesions reaching a huge size are extremely rare. Physicians should properly diagnose and manage these lesions effectively to prevent recurrences and malignant transformation.

Erythema multiforme is a reactive inflammatory mucocutaneous disorder. It is classified into three groups: erythema multiforme minor, major, and oral erythema multiforme. The oral mucosa is mostly involved. The etiology of this lesion varied from bacterial, viral, or fungal infection to drug reaction. The aim was to report a case of oral erythema multiforme related to drug intake, in order to highlight clinical and histological features in addition to therapeutic modalities of drug‐induced oral erythema multiforme. A 74‐year‐old female patient consulted for painful ulcerations in the oral cavity, associated with burning sensation and inability to eat or swallow for the past 8 days. After detailed anamnesis and clinical examination, the diagnosis of oral erythema multiforme related to drug intake was retained. Oral erythema multiforme is a benign inflammatory disorder involving the oral mucosa with pathognomonic clinical and histological features. It may result from viral, bacterial, or fungal infection and from drug intake reaction. The interruption of the implicated molecule associated with symptomatic treatment is the principal therapeutic modalities.

Lipomas are benign soft tissue neoplasm. Despite they are the most common tumours of mesenchymal nature in human body, they are unusual in oral and maxillofacial regions The oral cavity occurrence rate ranges from 1% to 4%. The etiology remains unclear and different theories have been proposed to explain the pathogenesis of this tumour. Clinically, lipomas Exhibit painless, well-circumscribed nodular swelling with yellow color or covered by normal mucosa. The case report is about a large and deep-seated lipoma occuring in labiomental region in a 60-year-old-male patient causing esthetic impediment and speech problem. The lesion was removed through intra-oral approach for esthetic reason. No recurrence was reported after 3 months follow-up.

IADR Abstract Archives Oral lichen planus and diabetes association? A retospective study. Objectives: Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic immunological disorder which etiology remains unknown. Some studies have reported an association between OLP and diabetes mellitus (DM). The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of DM in patients with OLP. Methods: Patients were selected from all those re ered to the oral medicine and oral surgery department in the University Clinic of Dental Medicine of Monastir during the last four years. Diagnosis of OLP was con rmed by typical clinical and histopathological ndings. Inclusion and Exclusion criteria were taken into consideration. Results: Among 44 patients with OLP, 10 (22,22%) had diabetes, three of them had hypertension corresponding to the Grinspan's Syndrome .This study showed a high prevalence of DM among patients with OLP. Conclusions: There was a signi cant di erence between the prevalence of DM among patients with OLP and the overall prevalence of Diabetes in Tunisia. Screening for DM by doing fasting blood glucose in patients with OLP is required to diagnose and prevent untoward complications of DM in its earlier stages