Alteplase (recombinant tissue plasminogen activator) has been used in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke for 10 years. The application of this drug is considered safe and effective. However, alteplase is also associated with side effects. The author is reporting on an unusual side effect of angioedema that is triggered by alteplase. Angioedema occurs through alteplase according to this stud...

We present the case of a newborn with a rare combination of trifid tongue, macroglossia, ankyloglossia, median cleft of the lower lip, bony Tumour on the mandible and cleft of the palate. Our surgical procedure consisted in the release and repair of the trifid tongue; removal of the Tumour on the mandible and repair of the cleft of the lower lip. Finally, we carried out a novel technique to red...

Systemic AL amyloidosis is one of the differential diagnosis of chronic musculoskeletal disease, especially when swollen and painful joints is associated with claw hands. Ultrasound evaluation is a good diagnosis tool, showing a characteristic joint and tendon involvement and assisting in guided biopsy procedure. We report a 55 year old caucasian woman, diagnosed for two years with RA without i...

Practitioners and policy-makers need information about the relative frequency of dental anomalies among children in their region. This study investigated the prevalence of different oral anomalies among schoolchildren in Sana'a city, Yemen. A sample of 1000 private and public schoolchildren aged 4-12 years were examined by the same examiner using disposable tongue blades. The total prevalence o...

The role of the genetic disorders in maxillofacial manifestations is well documented. Maroteaux Lamy syndrome (mucopolysaccharidosis VI) is a metabolic and chromosomal abnormality which involving disturbances in mucopolysaccharide metabolism and storage of acid mucopolysaccharide in various tissues. The main factor for Maroteaux Lamy syndrome is defi ciency of arylsulfatase B. Deposition of muc...

Lymphangiomas are benign tumours resulting from a congenital malformation of the lymphatic system. They are relatively uncommon and usually diagnosed in infancy and early childhood. Commonly located at head and neck, they rarely occur in the oral cavity. Intraoral lymphangiomas occur more frequently on the dorsum of tongue, followed by palate, buccal mucosa, gingiva, and lips. Lymphangioma of t...

Introduction: Down syndrome is one of the most common cause congenital malformation with mental retardation seen an estimated prevalence 1/600 – 1/800 births. A wide range abnormalities are seen, some which characteristic Downs syndrome. Objectives and Aim: The present study was aimed at studying various clinical features including dermatologlyphic patterns in to find any correlation heart dise...

Abstract Background A case of thyroid hormone deficiency which presented at birth. Thyroid hormones are essential for brain development and normal cognitive function. Common symptoms congenital hypothyroidism (CH) include constipation, decreased activity, increased sleep feeding difficulty. signs dry skin, macroglossia umbilical hernia. If is left untreated after birth, it can lead to permanent...