phantom limb/dental caries

OBJECTIVE Constitute hypothesis for origin of supernumerary phantom limb (SPL) after stroke. METHODS Single case description, review of literature and formulation of hypothesis. RESULTS A 59-year-old lady was evaluated for complaints of left-sided hemiparesis and extra limbs attached to her left

Various phantom disorders have been discussed extensively in the medical literature, the most common being phantom limb pain. However, phantom conditions have not received much attention in the dental literature. This article provides a topical review of relevant literature to update current

The practice of beak trimming in the poultry industry occurs to prevent excessive body pecking, cannibalism, and to avoid feed wastage. To assess the welfare implications of the procedure, an emphasis of this paper has been placed on the anatomical structures that comprise the beak and mouth parts

BACKGROUND Numerous cases are described of patients in whom foreign objects were found after surgery. Foreign body granuloma caused by retained surgical sponge, also called gossypiboma, mostly occur in the abdominal cavity but very seldom in limbs. METHODS A 29-year-old Caucasian man presented with

The purpose of this literature review was to describe the main features of phantom eye syndrome in relation to their possible causes, symptoms, treatments, and influence of eye amputation on quality of life of anophthalmic patients. For this, a bibliographical research was performed in Pubmed

BACKGROUND Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is characterized by an oral burning sensation in the absence of any organic disorders of the oral cavity. Although the cause of BMS is not known, a complex association of biological and psychological factors has been identified, suggesting the existence of a