• Ameloblastic carcinoma of the mandible: A case report and literature review 

      Brukas, Mindaugas; Pedersen, Torbjørn Østvik; Lybak, Stein; Skarstein, Kathrine; Løes, Sigbjørn Suk (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)
      Ameloblastic carcinoma is a rare malignant odontogenic tumor. Here we present a case of malignant transformation of ameloblastoma into ameloblastic carcinoma over a period of eight years. A cystic lesion in the left mandible ...
    • Epidemiology of Sjögrens syndrome-from an oral perspective 

      Bolstad, Anne Isine; Skarstein, Kathrine (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016)
      Oral symptoms are among the most distressing manifestations for patients with Sjögren’s syndrome (SS). The feeling of dry mouth is unpleasant, and hyposalivation may contribute to difficulty in speaking, chewing and ...
    • Lymphotoxin-beta Receptor blockade reduces CXCL13 in Lacrimal Glands and improves Corneal integrity in the NOD Model of Sjögren's Syndrome 

      Fava, Roy A.; Kennedy, Susan M.; Wood, Sheryl G.; Bolstad, Anne Isine; Bienkowska, Jadwiga; Papandile, Adrian; Kelly, John A.; Mavragani, Clio P.; Gatumu, Margaret Karimi; Skarstein, Kathrine; Browning, Jeffrey L. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2011-11-01)
      Introduction: In Sjögren’s syndrome, keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye) is associated with infiltration of lacrimal glands by leukocytes and consequent losses of tear-fluid production and the integrity of the ocular ...
    • Peripheral odontogenic keratocyst causing bone resorption: Report of two cases 

      Loro, Lado Lako; Johannessen, Anne Christine; Skarstein, Kathrine; Hellem, Sølve (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)
      Two cases of peripheral odontogenic keratocyst (POKC) of the gingiva presenting as asymptomatic nodules are described. The exceptional finding of cystic radiolucency in POKCs was observed on dental radiography in one case, ...