According to the classification of World Health Organization, primary adenocarcinomas of the sinonasal tract can be initially classified as salivary and non-salivary types. The latter are further divided into intestinal and non-intestinal types. Sinonasal intestinal-type adenocarcinoma(ITAC) is rare adenocarcinoma subtype, which is closely occupational exposure to hardwood dusts, leather. In this study, we present a case of ITAC in a 68-year-old man. We successfully treated with wide excision and soft tissue reconstruction with free anterolateral thigh flap.

EBV-positive mucocutaneous ulcer (EBVMCU) is an indolent, superficial lymphoproliferative disorder that occurs in either iatrogenic or age-associated immunocompromised patients with latent Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection. Although EBVMCU is histologically similar with other lymphoproliferative disorders, such as EBV-positive diffuse large B cell lymphoma, the diseases are classified as distinct entities by the World Health Organization with different clinical manifestations, prognosis, and genetic profiles. EBVMCU commonly shows spontaneous regression by conservative management, reduction or cessation of immunosuppressive treatment, but local progression is possible. Complete remission of disease can be achieved with combination of surgical resection, chemotherapy and local radiation therapy. Herein, we report 2 cases of oral superficial lymphoproliferative disorders arising adjacent to the gnathic bone with striking differences in prognosis and bone involvement. One of the cases induced extensive osteomyelitis in the underlying bone. Furthermore, we discussed the differential diagnosis of EBVMCU and reviewed the former literature.

Plunging ranula is a mucous retention cyst with extension below to the mylohyoid muscle. It can occur by an extravasation of saliva from the salivary gland due to trauma or obstruction of the duct. Fluid from the obstructed gland penetrate through the defect of mylohyoid muscle or through the posterior edge of mylohyoid muscle, and spreading to the cervical area. The “tail sign” has been widely reported as pathognomonic for their diagnosis. It indicates the communication between the collapsed sublingual and submandibular space over the posterior edge of the mylohyoid muscle. In this case, in addition to simple ranula in the right floor of mouth, MRI findings showed homogeneous contrast enhancement in front of the right cervical carotid artery and in the deep part of sternocleidomastoid muscle, but tail sign was not observed. Therefore it was clinically diagnosed as a branchial cleft cyst and was removed through surgical procedure. As a result of the final pathologic biopsy, the lesion, which has been suggested to be simple ranula in the floor of mouth, was diagnosed as reactive pyogenic granuloma, and the cervical lesion was diagnosed as a plunging ranula. This is a case report in which these two lesions are decided to have been separated from one before surgery. This report indicate that plunging ranula can be observed without tail sign and how to make an accurate diagnosis of plunging ranula by reporting misdiagnosis case.

췌장고형종양의 초음파 내시경(endoscopic ultrasound, EUS) 유도하 조직 검사는 기술적 난이도가 높고 침습적이기 때문에 임상에서의 적절한 사용을 위해 엄격한 권고안을 필요로 한다. 이에 대한소화기내시경학회에서는 췌장고형종양의 초음파 내시경 유도하 조직 검사를 위한 임상진료지침을 개발하기 위해 진료지침 개발위원회를 발족하였다. 권고안의 등급과 개별 권고안의 근거 수준은 2014년 출판된 임상진료지침 개발을 위한 Minds Handbook에서 제시된 체계에 기반하여 평가하였다. 본 진료지침 개발위원회는 초음파 내시경 분야의 전문가 16인과 임상진료지침 개발방법론 전문가 1인으로 구성되었으며, 8개 분야에 걸쳐 총 12건의 근거 기반 권고안을 개발하여 췌장고형종양 진단 시 임상의들이 근거에 기반한 임상적 판단을 할 수 있도록 돕고자 하였다. 본 임상 진료지침은 췌장고형종양에서 초음파 내시경 유도하 조직 검사에 대해 다루고 있으며, 권고안에서는 해당 검사의 적응증, 진단 정확도를 최대화하기 위한 기술적 방법론(예: 바늘의 종류 및 직경의 적절한 선택, 충분한 바늘천자횟수, 조직 획득 기술적 방법론, 검체 처리 방법), 시술 관련 합병증, 그리고 숙련도와 교육에 관련된 문제들에 대해 다루고 있다. 본 진료지침은 외부 전문가의 검토를 거쳤으며, 원고작성 시점까지 보고된 가능한 모든 최신 근거들에 기반하여 최선의 진료 방법을 권고하고 있다. 그러나 모든 임상 상황에 본 진료지침을 일괄적으로 적용할 수는 없으며, 기관의 법적/행정적 상황 및 환자의 개별 임상적 상황과 해당 자원의 가용성 등을 고려하여야 한다. 추후 내시경적 기술의 발전과 이로 인한 변화, 임상에서의 최신 근거를 토대로 본 진료지침이 개정될 수 있다.

고중성 지방혈증은 잘 알려진 급성 췌장염의 원인 중 하나이다. 당뇨병성 케톤산증, 고중성 지방혈증 및 급성 췌장염이 연관이 있다는 것은 알려져 있으나, 이 세 가지 질환의 연관성이 어떠한 기전에 의해 발생하는지 정확히 알려지지 않았다. 보통 중성지방이 1,000 mg/dL 이상으로 상승하였을 때 급성 췌장염의 위험도가 증가한다고 알려져 있다. 그러나 본 저자들은 당뇨병성 케톤산증 환자에서 중성지방이 200 mg/dL 미만임에도 급성 췌장염이 발생한 증례를 경험하여 이를 보고하고자 한다.

Ameloblastic fibrosarcoma (AFS) is an extremely rare malignant odontogenic tumor characterized with benign ameloblastic cells islands and malignant mesenchymal component. While two-thirds of AFS seem to arise de novo, but one-third develops from recurrent ameloblastic fibroma (AF) or ameloblastic fibro-odontomas (AFO). Pathological distinction of malignant transformation is essential for appropriate treatment. The patient was a 28 years old man. Since the primary tumor was excised, the mass recurred 2 years later. The recurrent tumor was diagnosed as AFS. Chief complaint was pain in the right mandible. Computer tomography finding revealed multilocular intrabony lesion with radiopaque substance in the primary lesion. In the recurrent lesion cortical bone destruction was found. Microscopically, both the primary and recurrent lesions showed benign ameloblastic follicles with myxoid or highly cellular mesenchymal proliferation. The histological difference between primary and recurrent lesions were that foci of dental hard tissue composed of enamel and dentin were found only in the primary lesion, whereas nuclear pleomorphism was aggrevated in the recurrent lesion. The histological criteria determining malignancy were discussed.

Epidermoid cyst of the oral and maxillofacial region is a soft tissue cyst lined with keratinized stratified squamous epithelium and most commonly arises in the superficial area of the mouth floor. Uncommonly, the epidermoid cyst may arise deeply in the submandibular region and should be differentially diagnosed with cystic salivary gland tumors, developmental cysts and other cystic lesions. We report a rare case of an epidermoid cyst near the submandibular gland, clinically and radiographically mistaken as a salivary gland tumor.