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Papers by Dr.Varun Menon

International Journal of Case Reports and Images, 2014

The Dentinogenic ghost cell tumor comes under the spectrum of ghost cell lesions. Uniqueness and ... more The Dentinogenic ghost cell tumor comes under the spectrum of ghost cell lesions. Uniqueness and rarity of the lesion is evident from the literature. Here we are presenting a case report of dentinogenic ghost cell tumor which clinically presented as an asymptomatic gingival swelling in the maxillary anterior region along with its diagnosis, management and review of literature

Malignancies involving the paranasal sinus are usually rare and cases of ethmoid sinus carcinoma ... more Malignancies involving the paranasal sinus are usually rare and cases of ethmoid sinus carcinoma are very uncommon. In this category sqamous cell carcinoma is the most common malignancy seen, poor survival rate has been associated with these cases because most of them present in their advance stages as in these seen cases the symptoms may be nonspecific and remain indolent for months or years, leading to delay in diagnosis and consequently present as at advanced diseased stage. Hence, it is important that the clinicians should be aware of the sinus pathologies, to diagnose these malignancies at an early stage. Here we report a case of sqamous cell carcinoma originating from ethmoid sinus extending into bilateral nasal cavities, orbits, and maxillary sinuses.

Over the last three decades, technical advances have significantly changed the way we live. From ... more Over the last three decades, technical advances have significantly changed the way we live. From computers to smartphones, from single purpose to multipurpose devices, technology has become an intrinsic part of our daily routine. Navigation in surgery is an important example of today’s technological capabilities being applied to medicine. It has emerged as one of the most reliable representatives of technology as it continues to transform surgical interventions into safer and less invasive procedures. In surgery, navigation has spurred technical progress, enabled more daring procedures, and unlocked new synergies. What was once a simple localization tool has evolved into a centerpiece of technology in the surgical theater.

Journal of Clinical Case reports and Images

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer, which arises from the basal la... more Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer, which arises from the basal layer of the epithelium. It is a slow growing tumor and has a low metastatic potential, it accounts for 70–80% of all cutaneous malignancies in the head face and neck region .Defects near nasal tip and ala of the nose are one of the most difficult site to cover in a single stage, bilobed flap is reported to be used very effectively to close the defect in these areas. This article reports a case of basal cell carcinoma involving the ala of the nose which was excised and the reconstruction was done using bilobed flap.

MOJ Clinical & Medical Case Reports, 2015

The term hemangioma has traditionally been applied to a variety of vascular lesions, ranging from... more The term hemangioma has traditionally been applied to a variety of vascular lesions, ranging from lifelong conditions to self-limited, benign tumours of infancy. However, despite the frequency of these tumours, their pathogenesis is often incompletely understood and so the management of these lesions still remains controversial. Advances in imaging techniques and novel therapeutic approaches, have altered our understanding of this common problem and the way we approach it. We present a case of vascular malformation of the upper lip and labial mucosa that was surgically treated at our centre. Intraoral mucosal flap were advanced for primary closure of the defect. Postoperative phase was uneventful, six month follow up shows no recurrence of the lesion.

Indian journal of plastic surgery : official publication of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India

Tongue plays a pivotal role in both physiological and functional life of human beings. Structural... more Tongue plays a pivotal role in both physiological and functional life of human beings. Structural and developmental abnormalities of the tongue in various forms have been reported in isolation or in combination with various syndromes. Though cases of bifid tongues have been mentioned in literature, no reports of pentafid tongue have been reported till date. Here we describe a unique case of congenital pentafid tongue along with bilateral polydactyly and its surgical management.

Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, 2016

A mucous cyst is a lesion which can show a wide range of symptoms but is benign and most of them ... more A mucous cyst is a lesion which can show a wide range of symptoms but is benign and most of them can even appear several months or even years after nasal surgeries. Size of the displaced epithelial fragment is a crucial factor for the development of the mucous cyst. Complete resection of the mucous cyst is the ideal treatment. Surfing through the literature we came across 18 cases of mucous cyst formation following nasal surgery. Here we describe a mucous cyst which had resulted from a rhinoplasty procedure the patient had undergone earlier in her life.

Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 2014

Aneurysmal bone cyst is a rare, non-neoplastic lesion that mostly involves the long bone and the ... more Aneurysmal bone cyst is a rare, non-neoplastic lesion that mostly involves the long bone and the spine, and is characterized by its expansile, vascular, and multi-cystic features. Reports of facial bone lesions are rare, and when it occurs, is usually located in the mandible. Herein, this report is aimed to describe a very rare case of an aneurysmal bone cyst in the zygoma with a brief review of the literature.

Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, 2016

Journal of Dentistry and Orofacial Surgery, 2016

Osteoma is a benign bone tumor which rarely occurs in the maxillofacial region. Its incidence is ... more Osteoma is a benign bone tumor which rarely occurs in the maxillofacial region. Its incidence is rare in the jaws and mandible is more affected than the maxilla. Surgery with complete removal of the lesion is the most adequate treatment. It occurs predominantly in the second decade, with a tendency for malignant transformation by age. There have been very few reported cases of osteomas located on the ramus of mandible. Here we present a case of osteoma on ramus of mandible along with review of literature.

International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, 2015

The Dentinogenic ghost cell tumor comes under the spectrum of ghost cell lesions. Uniqueness and ... more The Dentinogenic ghost cell tumor comes under the spectrum of ghost cell lesions. Uniqueness and rarity of the lesion is evident from the literature. Here we are presenting a case report of dentinogenic ghost cell tumor which clinically presented as an asymptomatic gingival swelling in the maxillary anterior region along with its diagnosis, management and review of literature

Case Studies in Surgery, 2015

Case reports in medicine, 2014

Malignancies involving the paranasal sinus are usually rare and cases of ethmoid sinus carcinoma ... more Malignancies involving the paranasal sinus are usually rare and cases of ethmoid sinus carcinoma are very uncommon. In this category sqamous cell carcinoma is the most common malignancy seen, poor survival rate has been associated with these cases because most of them present in their advance stages as in these seen cases the symptoms may be nonspecific and remain indolent for months or years, leading to delay in diagnosis and consequently present as at advanced diseased stage. Hence, it is important that the clinicians should be aware of the sinus pathologies, to diagnose these malignancies at an early stage. Here we report a case of sqamous cell carcinoma originating from ethmoid sinus extending into bilateral nasal cavities, orbits, and maxillary sinuses.

International Journal of Case Reports and Images (IJCRI) is an international, peer reviewed, mont... more International Journal of Case Reports and Images (IJCRI) is an international, peer reviewed, monthly, open access, online journal, publishing high-quality, articles in all areas of basic medical sciences and clinical specialties.

Crouzon syndrome is a rare genetic disorder with autosomal dominant inheritance with the prevalen... more Crouzon syndrome is a rare genetic disorder with autosomal dominant inheritance with the prevalence of 1 in 25,000 live births, and it constitutes 4.8% of all craniosynostosis. Maxillary hypoplasia, craniosynostosis, shallow orbits, ocular proptosis and hypertelorism are the characteristic features of Crouzon syndrome. This report describes a patient with crouzon syndrome showing characteristic dentofacial deformities, along with review of literature.

International Journal of Case Reports and Images, 2014

The Dentinogenic ghost cell tumor comes under the spectrum of ghost cell lesions. Uniqueness and ... more The Dentinogenic ghost cell tumor comes under the spectrum of ghost cell lesions. Uniqueness and rarity of the lesion is evident from the literature. Here we are presenting a case report of dentinogenic ghost cell tumor which clinically presented as an asymptomatic gingival swelling in the maxillary anterior region along with its diagnosis, management and review of literature

Malignancies involving the paranasal sinus are usually rare and cases of ethmoid sinus carcinoma ... more Malignancies involving the paranasal sinus are usually rare and cases of ethmoid sinus carcinoma are very uncommon. In this category sqamous cell carcinoma is the most common malignancy seen, poor survival rate has been associated with these cases because most of them present in their advance stages as in these seen cases the symptoms may be nonspecific and remain indolent for months or years, leading to delay in diagnosis and consequently present as at advanced diseased stage. Hence, it is important that the clinicians should be aware of the sinus pathologies, to diagnose these malignancies at an early stage. Here we report a case of sqamous cell carcinoma originating from ethmoid sinus extending into bilateral nasal cavities, orbits, and maxillary sinuses.

Over the last three decades, technical advances have significantly changed the way we live. From ... more Over the last three decades, technical advances have significantly changed the way we live. From computers to smartphones, from single purpose to multipurpose devices, technology has become an intrinsic part of our daily routine. Navigation in surgery is an important example of today’s technological capabilities being applied to medicine. It has emerged as one of the most reliable representatives of technology as it continues to transform surgical interventions into safer and less invasive procedures. In surgery, navigation has spurred technical progress, enabled more daring procedures, and unlocked new synergies. What was once a simple localization tool has evolved into a centerpiece of technology in the surgical theater.

Journal of Clinical Case reports and Images

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer, which arises from the basal la... more Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer, which arises from the basal layer of the epithelium. It is a slow growing tumor and has a low metastatic potential, it accounts for 70–80% of all cutaneous malignancies in the head face and neck region .Defects near nasal tip and ala of the nose are one of the most difficult site to cover in a single stage, bilobed flap is reported to be used very effectively to close the defect in these areas. This article reports a case of basal cell carcinoma involving the ala of the nose which was excised and the reconstruction was done using bilobed flap.

MOJ Clinical & Medical Case Reports, 2015

The term hemangioma has traditionally been applied to a variety of vascular lesions, ranging from... more The term hemangioma has traditionally been applied to a variety of vascular lesions, ranging from lifelong conditions to self-limited, benign tumours of infancy. However, despite the frequency of these tumours, their pathogenesis is often incompletely understood and so the management of these lesions still remains controversial. Advances in imaging techniques and novel therapeutic approaches, have altered our understanding of this common problem and the way we approach it. We present a case of vascular malformation of the upper lip and labial mucosa that was surgically treated at our centre. Intraoral mucosal flap were advanced for primary closure of the defect. Postoperative phase was uneventful, six month follow up shows no recurrence of the lesion.

Indian journal of plastic surgery : official publication of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India

Tongue plays a pivotal role in both physiological and functional life of human beings. Structural... more Tongue plays a pivotal role in both physiological and functional life of human beings. Structural and developmental abnormalities of the tongue in various forms have been reported in isolation or in combination with various syndromes. Though cases of bifid tongues have been mentioned in literature, no reports of pentafid tongue have been reported till date. Here we describe a unique case of congenital pentafid tongue along with bilateral polydactyly and its surgical management.

Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, 2016

A mucous cyst is a lesion which can show a wide range of symptoms but is benign and most of them ... more A mucous cyst is a lesion which can show a wide range of symptoms but is benign and most of them can even appear several months or even years after nasal surgeries. Size of the displaced epithelial fragment is a crucial factor for the development of the mucous cyst. Complete resection of the mucous cyst is the ideal treatment. Surfing through the literature we came across 18 cases of mucous cyst formation following nasal surgery. Here we describe a mucous cyst which had resulted from a rhinoplasty procedure the patient had undergone earlier in her life.

Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 2014

Aneurysmal bone cyst is a rare, non-neoplastic lesion that mostly involves the long bone and the ... more Aneurysmal bone cyst is a rare, non-neoplastic lesion that mostly involves the long bone and the spine, and is characterized by its expansile, vascular, and multi-cystic features. Reports of facial bone lesions are rare, and when it occurs, is usually located in the mandible. Herein, this report is aimed to describe a very rare case of an aneurysmal bone cyst in the zygoma with a brief review of the literature.

Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, 2016

Journal of Dentistry and Orofacial Surgery, 2016

Osteoma is a benign bone tumor which rarely occurs in the maxillofacial region. Its incidence is ... more Osteoma is a benign bone tumor which rarely occurs in the maxillofacial region. Its incidence is rare in the jaws and mandible is more affected than the maxilla. Surgery with complete removal of the lesion is the most adequate treatment. It occurs predominantly in the second decade, with a tendency for malignant transformation by age. There have been very few reported cases of osteomas located on the ramus of mandible. Here we present a case of osteoma on ramus of mandible along with review of literature.

International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, 2015

The Dentinogenic ghost cell tumor comes under the spectrum of ghost cell lesions. Uniqueness and ... more The Dentinogenic ghost cell tumor comes under the spectrum of ghost cell lesions. Uniqueness and rarity of the lesion is evident from the literature. Here we are presenting a case report of dentinogenic ghost cell tumor which clinically presented as an asymptomatic gingival swelling in the maxillary anterior region along with its diagnosis, management and review of literature

Case Studies in Surgery, 2015

Case reports in medicine, 2014

Malignancies involving the paranasal sinus are usually rare and cases of ethmoid sinus carcinoma ... more Malignancies involving the paranasal sinus are usually rare and cases of ethmoid sinus carcinoma are very uncommon. In this category sqamous cell carcinoma is the most common malignancy seen, poor survival rate has been associated with these cases because most of them present in their advance stages as in these seen cases the symptoms may be nonspecific and remain indolent for months or years, leading to delay in diagnosis and consequently present as at advanced diseased stage. Hence, it is important that the clinicians should be aware of the sinus pathologies, to diagnose these malignancies at an early stage. Here we report a case of sqamous cell carcinoma originating from ethmoid sinus extending into bilateral nasal cavities, orbits, and maxillary sinuses.

International Journal of Case Reports and Images (IJCRI) is an international, peer reviewed, mont... more International Journal of Case Reports and Images (IJCRI) is an international, peer reviewed, monthly, open access, online journal, publishing high-quality, articles in all areas of basic medical sciences and clinical specialties.

Crouzon syndrome is a rare genetic disorder with autosomal dominant inheritance with the prevalen... more Crouzon syndrome is a rare genetic disorder with autosomal dominant inheritance with the prevalence of 1 in 25,000 live births, and it constitutes 4.8% of all craniosynostosis. Maxillary hypoplasia, craniosynostosis, shallow orbits, ocular proptosis and hypertelorism are the characteristic features of Crouzon syndrome. This report describes a patient with crouzon syndrome showing characteristic dentofacial deformities, along with review of literature.