Myospherulosis. Complicating wound healing.
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.
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Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit 48202-2689.
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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*
D010577:Petrolatum; D013752:Tetracycline