Maxillary Leiomyosarcoma with Lymph Node Metastasis: Report of an Unusual Case.

Leiomyosarcoma is an unusual, malignant, mesenchymal neoplasm that is extremely rare in head and neck region. It clinically presents as a well-defined, painless mass which could easily be misdiagnosed as a benign lesion, posing a diagnostic challenge to the clinician. Head and neck leiomyosarcomas are very aggressive and have a poor prognosis.

Comparative Assessment of Microplates with Miniplates in the Fixation of Midface Fractures: A Prospective Study.

Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the treatment outcome following fixation of midface fractures with microplates to that of miniplates.

Materials And Methods: The prospective study included 30 patients with confirmed diagnosis of midface fractures (Le Fort I, II, III, ZMC fractures or combination) and who gave written informed consent. The patients were categorized into microplate (1.

Effect of pectinase treatment and concentration of litchi juice on quality characteristics of litchi juice.

Litchi (Litchi chinensis L) juice concentrate was prepared from pulp extracted from ripe fruits. Clarification of litchi pulp was optimized using pectinase at different concentrations. Litchi pulp treated with pectinase enzyme facilitated the removal of insoluble solids and extraction of juice.