Reclassifying cT4b buccal mucosa/gingivobuccal complex cancers: do we need to change?

T4b carcinomas are termed as very locally advanced carcinomas of the oral cavity and are deemed borderline resectable or unresectable. The role of surgery for these patients is not well defined. We therefore aimed to relook at the role of surgery for cT4b carcinoma of the oral cavity.

Treatment pattern and outcomes of leptomeningeal carcinomatosis in India - a retrospective study.

Background: Leptomeningeal carcinomatosis (LMC), the metastatic spread of cancer to the leptomeninges, is a rare complication and has a dismal prognosis. Due to limited data available on LMC from India, we conducted a country-wise audit of LMC across 15 centres in India.

Methods: The current study conducted in 2020, was a retrospective, multicentric audit of adult patients (aged ≥18 years) with diagnosis of LMC and who received treatment during 2010-2020.

Role of Selective Neck Dissection in Clinically Single Node Positive Disease in Oral Cavity Cancers.

Management of the neck in oral cavity squamous carcinoma is debatable. There is controversy regarding role of SND in single node positive neck in oral SCC. The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of selective neck dissection (SND) for cN1 neck in patients with oral cancer.

A case of non-Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosed after 35-month of initial presentation as recurrent vitritis with multiple negative biopsies.

To report a case of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) that was diagnosed 35-month of initial ocular manifestation. Retrospective chart review. A 53-year-old male presented with painless diminution of vision in both eyes.

Pedicled Flap vs. Free Flap Reconstruction in Head and Neck Cancers: Clinical Outcome Analysis from a Single Surgical Team.

Head and neck cancers are one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Indian population. Reconstruction and restoration of function are also of paramount importance in these patients. The aim of this study was to report outcomes for free flaps and pedicle flaps in patients with oral cavity cancers.

Compartmental Clearance of Infratemporal Fossa for T4b Carcinoma of Buccal Mucosa/Alveolus: Clinical Outcomes.

T4 b carcinoma of oral cavity has poor outcomes. The aim for analysis is to evaluate the clinical outcomes with infratemporal fossa clearance for stage T4b carcinoma of oral cavity. Fifty four patients out of maintained data of 528 patients of oral cavity carcinoma were evaluated for current retrospective analysis.

Carboplatin hypersensitivity in relapsed ovarian carcinoma: A therapeutic challenge.

Carboplatin and paclitaxel as doublet are the standard therapeutic option for advanced stage ovarian carcinoma in the first line as well as relapse. Carboplatin with its better toxicity profile has replaced cisplatin as the first line drug. However, increase in incidence of carboplatin hypersensitivity is alarming.

Palliative chemotherapy in carcinoma penis: Does platinum and taxane combination holds a promise?

Aim: To report safety and efficacy of chemotherapy incorporating the combination of paclitaxel and platinum in patients with advanced penile carcinoma.

Materials And Methods: Retrospective analysis of patient with advanced penile carcinoma undergoing palliative chemotherapy with paclitaxel and platinum combination. The demographic profile, indication of treatment, chemotherapy details, toxicity and survival outcome were noted.