Vidya Ajila

Publications (3)0 Total impact

• Article: Intraoral Burkitt's lymphoma in an HIV positive patient.

  Vidya Ajila, R Gopakumar, Shruthi Hegde, Subhas G Babu
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  ABSTRACT: Burkitt's lymphoma is an aggressive form of Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma composed of malignant cells of B lymphocyte origin. Burkitt's lymphoma is a rarity in the Indian subcontinent. Though intraoral Burkitt's lymphoma in HIV positive individuals is very uncommon, its importance lies in the fact that it is often the first sign of the underlying immunosuppression. We present a case of Burkitt's lymphoma in right maxillary region which was the first manifestation of HIV in the patient.
  Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS 07/2012; 33(2):118-20.
• Article: Imaging and histopathological features of Jacob's disease: a case study.

  Vidya Ajila, Shruthi Hegde, R Gopakumar, G Subhas Babu
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  ABSTRACT: A pathologically elongated coronoid process forming a joint with the zygomatic arch and bone is termed as "Jacob's disease." Herein, we present a case of Jacob's disease, which has rarely been reported in the literature. Moreover, very few cases have been reported from the Indian subcontinent. A 28 years-old male reported to us with progressive restriction of mouth opening. After detailed imaging, coronoidectomy was performed through an intraoral approach. A mushroom-shaped gross specimen was obtained. Osteochondroma of the coronoid process was diagnosed based on the histopathologic examination of the excised tissue. Although Jacob's disease is seldom considered in the list of differential diagnoses for restricted mouth opening, our case highlights the need for evaluation of the coronoid process, which is usually ignored during routine radiographic examination. The report also highlights the miniscule incidence of this condition in the available literature.
  Head and Neck Pathology 12/2011; 6(1):51-3.
• Article: Pleomorphic adenoma of the soft palate: myoepithelial cell predominant.

  Deepak Daryani, R Gopakumar, Vidya Ajila
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  ABSTRACT: The pleomorphic adenoma is the most common salivary gland tumor. A remarkable morphological diversity can exist from one tumor to the next. We present here a case of pleomorphic adenoma of minor salivary glands of the soft palate which had predominantly myoepithelial cells with minimal stroma, ductal cells, or tubular elements.
  Indian journal of dental research: official publication of Indian Society for Dental Research 11/2011; 22(6):853-6.