Advanced Epithelioid Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor Showing Complete Response to Combined Surgery and Chemotherapy: A Case Report by Tomohiro Minagawa, Ryuta Shioya, Chigusa Sato, Ryuji Shichinohe, Go Yasui, Kohsuke Ishikawa, Hiroko Takahashi

“…Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) is a rare high-grade soft tissue sarcoma. The epithelioid variant accounts for 5% or less of MPNSTs; the clinical behavior of this variant is unclear. …”
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Ultrasonic bone removal from the ossicular chain affects cochlear structure and function by Jennifer M. Siu, Jaina Negandhi, Robert V. Harrison, Nikolaus E. Wolter, Adrian James

“…Abstract Introduction Ultrasonic bone removal devices (UBD) are capable of cutting through bony tissue without injury to adjacent soft tissue. The feasibility and safety of using this technology for removal of bone from an intact ossicular chain (as might be required for otosclerosis or congenital fixation) was investigated in an animal model. …”
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Alveolar Ridge Preservation Using a Novel Synthetic Grafting Material: A Case with Two-Year Follow-Up by Peter Fairbairn, Minas Leventis, Chas Mangham, Robert Horowitz

“…After 12 weeks, the architecture of the ridge was preserved, and clinical observation revealed excellent soft tissue healing without loss of attached gingiva. …”
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Desmosomal Molecules In and Out of Adhering Junctions: Normal and Diseased States of Epidermal, Cardiac and Mesenchymally Derived Cells by Sebastian Pieperhoff, Mareike Barth, Steffen Rickelt, Werner W. Franke

“…We also emphasize the various plakophilin-2-positive plaques in AJs (coniunctiones adhaerentes) connecting proliferatively active mesenchymally-derived cells, including interstitial cells of the heart and several soft tissue tumor cell types. Moreover, desmoplakin has also been recognized as a constituent of the plaques of the complexus adhaerentes connecting certain lymphatic endothelial cells. …”
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Immunotherapy of osteosarcoma based on immune microenvironment modulation by Heping Lian, Heping Lian, Jiakui Zhang, Shuna Hou, Shuang Ma, Jiachen Yu, Wei Zhao, Duoyi Zhao, Zhiyu Zhang

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Impact of coronavirus disease 2019 on the prognosis of mucor mycosis in diabetic patients in Egypt: a comparative multicenter study by Mahmoud ElSamkary, Radwa Elsherif, Tarek M. Saad, Samah M. Fawzy

“…Results COVID-19 infection in the first group aggravated the clinical picture significantly, especially the soft tissue affection like face swelling (P=0.0047) and worsened the final visual outcome (P=0.047). …”
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Adult-onset Langerhans cell histiocytosis with multisystem involvement: A rare case report by Yaman M․ Alahmad, Omar Al Mukdad, Ahmad Huneity, Sarah Sayed, Renan Adam, Alaa Al-Taie

“…Magnetic resonance of the spine showed T6 vertebral body pathological collapse with epidural soft tissue component compressing the spinal cord. Other imaging modalities showed features suggestive of central nervous system and salivary gland involvement. …”
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Pathological features and immunohistochemical characteristics of clear cell (glycogen-rich) urothelial carcinoma: a case report and systematic review of the literature by Weiming Wang, Baogang Zhang, Zhangli Wu, Chuanling Hou, Mengyao Li, Tianyi Zhang

“…Abdominal ultrasound and CT urography revealed a soft tissue mass on the right side of the bladder wall, measuring 30 × 30 mm, with a broad base connected to the bladder wall. …”
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Effectiveness of Surgical Treatment in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Mini-Incision Using MIS-CTS Kits: A Cadaveric Study by Wongthawat Liawrungrueang, Sunton Wongsiri

“…The visual enhancer improves the visual field by shielding the soft tissue around the operative field; (4) the TCL was cut at the distal TCL by surgery scalpel, and then a flexible freer was used to detach the fibrous tissue from the median nerve and the TCL; and (5) the TCL cutting blade was pushed straight to cut the TCL completely from distal to proximal. …”
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A unique case report on campylobacter rectus infection leading to acute motor axonal neuropathy in a pediatric patient by Uchechukwu Ibewuike, MBBS, John Kim, MD, Swati Mody, MBBS, Gregory Obala, MD, Ebere Ibezim, MBBS

“…A punch biopsy of the left periorbital soft tissue yielded a culture positive for Campylobacter rectus. …”
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Orbital Lymphoma Masquerading as Orbital Cellulitis by B. D. Chaurasiya, Ganesh Agrawal, Santosh Chaudhary, Sangeeta Shah, Anju Pradhan, Poonam Lavaju

“…Orbital lymphomas are primarily non-Hodgkin type and can originate from the eyelids, extraocular muscles, soft tissue orbital adnexa, conjunctiva, or lacrimal glands. …”
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Necrotising Myositis, the Deadly Impersonator by A. Rahman, A. K. Abou-Foul, A. Yusaf, J. Holton, L. Cogswell

“…Both deteriorated rapidly and were referred to the plastic surgery team with soft tissue necrosis, impending multiorgan failure and toxaemia. …”
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Leiomyosarcoma of the Right Gonadal Vein: Review of the Approach and Prognostic in a Rare Case by Noa de la Fuente, Manuel Rodríguez Blanco, Gemma Cerdán, Antonio Moral, Vicenç Artigas

“…Venous leiomyosarcoma is a mesenchymal tumour that represents 5-7% of soft tissue sarcomas. It originates in the smooth muscle cells of the vessel wall and is frequently located in the inferior vena cava. …”
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A Case of Isolated Primary Pleural Neurofibroma in a 39-Year-Old Woman by Kritika Krishnamurthy, John Alexis, Pukhraz Basra, Ana Maria Medina

“…The resected specimen consisted of an ovoid fragment of soft tissue with pale yellow, smooth and glistening cut surface. …”
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The effect of KUS121, a novel VCP modulator, against ischemic injury in random pattern flaps. by Koichi Yoshimoto, Ryosuke Ikeguchi, Takashi Noguchi, Maki Ando, Daichi Sakamoto, Terunobu Iwai, Kohei Nishitani, Hanako Ohashi Ikeda, Akira Kakizuka, Shuichi Matsuda

“…Surgery using skin flaps is essential for soft tissue reconstruction. However, postoperative ischemic injury of the skin flap is a major complication and a top concern after the surgery. …”
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Innovative method of fabrication of complete denture for abused tissues in maxilla-A case report by Ananda Deeban Kuttuva Balasubramanian Sivaprakash Babu, Singaravel Chidambara Nathan Ahila, MuthuKumar Balasubramanium

“…Background: A fibrous or flabby ridge is a superficial area of soft, fleshy, mobile soft tissue which affects the alveolar ridge of maxilla or mandible. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of the Diode Laser (980 nm) and Sclerotherapy for the Treatment of Oral Pyogenic Granuloma by Peeyush Shivhare, Naqoosh Haidry, Neha Sah, Ajay Kumar, Abhishek Gupta, Ankur singh, Mohan Raju Penumatcha, Shalini Subramanyam

“…Pyogenic granuloma (PG) is a tumor-like, non-neoplastic lesion of the soft tissue that commonly appears in the oral cavity. …”
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Rare Encounter Behind the Ear: Unveiling Kimura Disease in the Postaural Region by Divya Nayani, Siddhartha Nyathani, Rahul Kumar Pitale Ashok

“…The condition manifests as swelling and lesions in the head and neck region, involving subcutaneous soft tissue, major salivary glands, and lymph nodes. …”
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The Application of Posterior Plate in Tibial Plateau Fracture: A Case Report by Muhammad Zaim Chilmi, Firas Febrian

“…This injury may or may not be associated with soft tissue injury, such as the knee's ligaments. Posterior tibial plateau fractures are a rare subtype that requires surgical intervention. …”
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Submental intubation using laparoscopic trocar in zygomaticomaxillary complex fracture surgery in Korea: a case report by Hyejin Do, Chunui Lee, Hyeon Don Hong, Hyejin Hong, Hyun Kyo Lim, Sujin Kim

“…Using a laparoscopic trocar for submental intubation can reduce the time required for dissection, prevent luminal occlusion complications due to soft tissues or blood clots in the endotracheal tube, and decrease soft tissue damage.…”
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