Résumé -Introduction : L'épulis est une pseudo-tumeur gingivale qui peut avoir des complications locorégionales voire générales. Ces complications s'observent en Afrique où les retards de diagnostic sont liés à des considérations ethno-sociales. Observation : Un cas d'épulis gingivale géante hémorragique, avec une anémie chronique, est décrit par les auteurs. Le traitement a consisté à la correction de l'anémie et l'exérèse de la tumeur sous anesthésie générale. Discussion : L'importance du volume tumoral associé aux saignements fréquents impose des transfusions sanguines itératives et l'exérèse des épulis sous anesthésie générale. Le pronostic est bon.
Abstract -Ulcerated giant epulis: a case. Introduction:An epulis is a gum pseudo-tumor with general or locoregional complications in the absence of early treatment. These complications are observed in Africa where late diagnoses are related to ethno-social factors. Observation: The authors describe a case of a bleeding giant gum epulis with chronic anemia. The treatment consisted of treating the anemia, and tumor excision under general anesthesia. Discussion: The extent of the tumor volume associated with frequent bleeding called for repeated blood transfusion and excision of the epulis under general anesthesia. The prognosis was good after treatment.
Introduction: The treatment of facial wounds by human bites is difficult, especially in under-developed countries. We aimed to distinguish the epidemiological and clinical aspects to describe the therapeutic methods and evaluate their effectiveness. Materials and methods: This was a descriptive and retrospective study over a period of 6 years. Patients who consulted regarding a human bite wound and were surgically treated were included. Results: Eighteen patients with a hospital prevalence of 0.008% were enrolled. The ratio of men to women was 2 (12 men for every 6 women). The average age was 32.77 years (range, 23–45 years). The lesions were labial in 11 cases (61.11%). The wounds were type III in eight cases (44.44%) and type II in nine cases (50%). Surgical treatment was primary in 12 cases (66.67%) and delayed in 6 cases (33.33%). The evolution was favorable in 16 cases (88.89%). Discussion: The wounds on the face created by human bite can be effectively treated via primary repair while reserving systematic secondary closure to an initially necrotic wound.
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