Case Reports and Reviews: Open Access

Paroxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It is used to treat several diseases, including major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Anaesthesia or surgery may exacerbate the cardiac effects of the drug. Its interaction with anaesthetic drugs may also have an effect on the heart rhythm. In this case report, the mechanism of such an arrhythmia is elucidated upon. We report a case of acquired QT prolongation in a patient receiving paroxetine who underwent lumbar spinal fusion surgery under general anaesthesia. The potential mechanisms, perioperative implications, and management strategies for acquired QT prolongation are discussed.

Albendazole is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic drug generally regarded as safe. Rarely, it may cause acute toxic hepatitis. We report a case of severe hepatotoxicity following albendazole use in a pediatric patient. Other causes of acute hepatitis were excluded, and the Roussel Uclaf Causality Assessment Method (RUCAM) score was 8, indicating a highly probable drug-induced liver injury.

Introduction: In daily clinical practice, dental practitioners encounter numerous variations of normal anatomy. Two notable developmental variations are torus mandibularis and supernumerary teeth. Torus mandibularis is a benign bony exostosis arising on the lingual surface of the mandible, whereas supernumerary teeth, or hyperdontia, refer to the formation of additional teeth beyond the normal dental complement. Objective: The aim of this case report is to present a rare coexistence of torus mandibularis and supernumerary teeth. Observation: A patient presenting with mandibular tori and multiple supernumerary teeth was evaluated clinically and radiographically using panoramic imaging and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). The case highlights the anatomical characteristics, diagnostic considerations, and potential treatment challenges associated with the coexistence of these developmental anomalies. Conclusion: Although torus mandibularis and supernumerary teeth arise from different developmental processes, their coexistence may influence clinical decision-making. Comprehensive assessment and a multidisciplinary approach are important to ensure appropriate management and optimal patient outcomes.