Health-related quality of life in patients with noma (cancrum oris): Case series.

Introduction And Importance: Cancrum oris (noma) is a destructive disease of orofacial tissues and adjacent structures that progress rapidly, causing functional and cosmetic problems to the patient and ultimately affecting their health-related quality of life. This case series focuses on the impact of the cancrum oris on the health-related quality of life of patients which has been underreported in literature.

Case Presentation: Herein, we present 3 cases (1 pediatric and 2 adult patients) of cancrum oris.

Cervicofacial necrotizing fasciitis among patients attending the Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Background: Cervicofacial necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a rare life-threatening infection in the head and neck region that characteristically spreads along the fascial planes to involve subcutaneous tissues, fascia and fat, however, in late stages it can involve muscles and skin. The aim of this study was to determine the occurrence of cervicofacial NF among patients attending treatment at the Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH).

Methods: This was a prospective descriptive cross-sectional hospital-based study which was carried at Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) from May 2013 to April 2014.