Carcinoma cheek: regional pattern and management.

Background: Oral cancer varies globally and regionally, and is closely linked with geographical, social, economical, biological, ethnic, dietary and environmental factors. In western countries it accounts for about 2-5% while in the south-east Asia for about 40% of all cancers. In Pakistan it is second commonest tumour after bronchogenic carcinoma in males and breast carcinoma in females.

Presentation and management of allergic fungal sinusitis.

Objective: To assess the presentation of allergic fungal sinusitis and describe the line of management in our setup.

Design: Descriptive study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Study was conducted in Otorhinolaryngology Department, Dow Medical College and Civil Hospital, Karachi, from January 2004 to January 2005.