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Objective Oral venous varicosities (OV) are a common condition, increasing its incidence with age. They are also mentioned in association with several medical conditions, but the evidence is scarce and inconsistent. The aim was to describe OV clinical features and to analyze the association with medical conditions. Methods An observational, cross-sectional study was carried out in the Oral Medicine Department from 2012 to 2016. Oral cavity was examined by calibrated professionals double blind (kappa >0.60) in a standard dental chair. Chi-square test and logistic regression analysis were used to assess variables. Results The final sample was 672 individuals. OV were found in 46 %, (62 % = female and 38 % = male) and they were asymmetric (96.8 %, p Conclusions OV occurrence rises with age, and its presence could be a sign of certain medical conditions. Our study offers an insight into OV supporting the research of its potential use in primary health population screening.

Objective Oral venous varicosities (OVs) are a common condition, increasing in incidence with age. They are also mentioned in association with several medical conditions, but the evidence is scarce and inconsistent. So, the aim was to describe OVs clinical features and to analyze association with medical conditions. Study Design A prospective case-control study was carried out in the oral medicine department (Cordoba, Argentina). The oral cavity was examined by double-blinded previously calibrated professionals (kappa > 0.60) in a standard dental chair. Chi-square test and logistic regression analysis were used to assess variables. Results The final sample was 672 individuals. OVs were found in 46%, (62% = female and 38% = male) and were asymmetric (96.8%, P Conclusion OV occurrence rises with age, and its presence could be an indicator of certain medical conditions.

Purpose To describe the presumed retinal toxicity after using specific batches of perfluorocarbon liquid ALA OCTA (Alamedics, Dornstadt, Germany) in pars plana vitrectomy. Methods This is an observational retrospective consecutive case series analyses of patients operated on pars plana vitrectomy for retinal detachment or intraocular lens subluxation, using the 150141 or 200114 batches of perfluorocarbon liquid ALA OCTA as assistance during the surgery in a single center. Patients were included in this report if they manifested retinal toxicity signs throughout the follow-up, such as retinal and retinal pigment epithelium atrophy, disk paleness, and intensive macular fibrosis. Spectral domain optical coherence tomography (Spectralis; Heidelberg Engineering, Heidelberg, Germany) and Ultra-Wide Field 200° retinal camera (Optos P200Tx; Optos, Scotland, United Kingdom) images, electrophysiological tests, and visual fields were performed to analyze the retinal structure and functionality. Results Seven of 80 patients showed all the described signs of toxicity, after a mean follow-up of 34.29 days (range: 10-87) since surgery. Four patients needed a second pars plana vitrectomy because of tractional retinal detachment and proliferative vitreoretinopathy, and two of them underwent a third surgery because of redetachment. All patients experienced amaurosis or central scotoma, with a final best-corrected visual acuity ranging from 20/200 to light perception. Conclusion Presumed toxic batches of perfluorocarbon liquid may cause massive retinal toxicity. A rapid suspicion, a correct traceability of surgical products, and informing health authorities are fundamental to prevent further cases of toxicity.