Myospherulosis of the jaws.
Two cases of myospherulosis are reported. The history, histopathology, and nature of this condition are discussed. The placement of antibiotic ointment with a petrolatum base in oral wounds may be of significance. Petrolatum may provoke an inflammatory reaction and remain in tissue for years.
D000328:Adult; D004912:Erythrocytes / Q000187:drug effects; D005260:Female; D006099:Granuloma / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D006490:Hemostatics / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007570:Jaw Cysts / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D006472:Oral Hemorrhage / Q000628:therapy; D010577:Petrolatum / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014081:Tooth Extraction
D006490:Hemostatics; D010577:Petrolatum