Prof Dr Karthikeyan Ramalingam

19/03/2025

11/11/2024

We are happy that our Associate Dean and Professor & Head, Dr. Karthikeyan Ramalingam is one of the Editorial member in the editorial board of Scientific Reports journal.

11/11/2024

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11/11/2024

https://www.cureus.com/articles/294269-a-retrospective-analysis-of-medical-management-strategies-for-trigeminal-neuralgia-an-institutional-review

Background Neuropathic pain results from nervous system damage, and trigeminal neuralgia (TN), also called tic douloureux, is a chronic disorder affecting the trigeminal nerve. TN causes sudden, severe, recurring facial pain that can be highly disabling. Treatment usually involves medications like c...

11/11/2024

https://www.cureus.com/articles/303479-oral-plexiform-neurofibroma-involving-the-buccal-mucosa-a-case-report

Oral plexiform neurofibroma is a benign tumor of the peripheral nerves. It shows multiple nerve bundles with a "plexus" appearance, creating a "bag of worms" texture. They carry higher recurrences and an increased risk of malignant transformation. We present a case of a young male with an oral plexi...

11/11/2024

https://www.cureus.com/articles/297332-use-of-the-hospital-anxiety-and-depression-scale-in-patients-with-oral-lichen-planus-an-institutional-experience

Background Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting the oral mucosa. It commonly appears in reticular and erosive forms, among other variants that include bullous, papular, and plaque types. This condition can greatly diminish a patient's quality of life due to prevailin...

11/11/2024

https://www.cureus.com/articles/303926-poorly-differentiated-squamous-cell-carcinoma-with-jaw-bone-osteomyelitis-and-skin-perforation-a-report-of-a-rare-clinical-case

Oral squamous cell carcinoma is a perpetual challenge for current clinicians and oral pathologists. In this case report, we present an unusual case of oral squamous cell carcinoma involving the left buccal mucosa with extensive bone exposure and skin perforation. It showed features of ulceration, ne...

11/11/2024

https://www.cureus.com/articles/303142-mucocele-of-the-lower-lip-and-its-surgical-management

We report a case of mucocele of the lower lip in a 17-year-old female patient. She complained of a painless swelling on her lower lip for the last one month. The patient also gave a history of lip-biting. Upon clinical inspection, a soft, round, dome-shaped bluish lesion with a pearly appearance was...

11/11/2024

https://www.cureus.com/articles/304003-internal-audit-of-an-oral-pathology-laboratory-perspectives-on-finances-and-operational-management

Background Internal audits are essential tools for enhancing the operational efficiency, quality, and effectiveness of healthcare departments. Audits enable the departments and laboratories to meet the changing needs of the healthcare environment by giving a detailed picture of the department's oper...

11/11/2024

https://www.cureus.com/articles/305868-trabecular-juvenile-ossifying-fibroma-involving-the-maxilla-a-rare-case

Trabecular juvenile ossifying fibroma (TrJOF) is a rare, benign, fibro-osseous lesion that predominantly affects children and adolescents. The lesion is locally aggressive, has a high recurrence rate, and is often misdiagnosed due to its clinical and radiographic similarities to other lesions. A sev...

11/11/2024

https://www.cureus.com/articles/306612-sebaceous-hyperplasia-of-the-face-a-case-report

Sebaceous hyperplasia is a benign condition characterized by an overgrowth of sebaceous glands, often presenting as small, soft, yellowish papules on areas rich in sebaceous glands, such as the face. While the condition is harmless, it can mimic other dermatological conditions, such as basal cell ca...