title: Myospherulosis. Complicating wound healing.
abstract: Myospherulosis is a complication of wound healing which results from an action between lipids and extravasated erythrocytes. A case of myospherulosis of the mandible is reviewed with its history, histopathology and occurrence.
authors.affiliation: Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit 48202-2689.
authors.forename: E R
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Carlson
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Jackson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004912:Erythrocytes / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000601:surgery*; D010484:Periapical Granuloma / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D010577:Petrolatum / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013752:Tetracycline / Q000009:adverse effects; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000187:drug effects*
chemical_list: D010577:Petrolatum; D013752:Tetracycline