Small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of buccal mucosa: Innocuous but invasive.

Small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (SNEC) was first described in the 19 century which is usually seen in association with lung cancer and is very rare in the oral cavity. Here, we report one such case in a 39-year-old male patient who presented with swelling on the left middle third of the face for 6 months. This is the 12 SNEC of oral cavity case so far reported in the English literature and the third case to be present on buccal mucosa.

Stereomicroscope as an aid in grossing and histopathological diagnosis: A prospective study.

Background: Routinely, naked eye and a magnified glass are used to observe the specimens during grossing procedure. Stereomicroscope is a significant adjuvant to examine a variety of specimens and it enables us to examine the surface details of the specimen efficiently.

Aims And Objectives: To assess the role of stereomicroscope in macroscopic examination and its effectiveness in the study of surface details of the specimen, thereby evaluating its role as an effective tool in grossing and histopathological diagnosis.