The oncological necessity of submandibular gland removal during neck dissection for oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma surgery has remained controversial. This study was aimed to determine the rate of SMG involvement and assess the feasibility of submandibular gland (SMG) preservation. We present a prospective study conducted at a tertiary cancer center from June 2017 to May 2019.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Mucormycosis caused by order mucorales, an ubiquitous saprophytic mold found in soil and organic matter worldwide, is a rare but invasive opportunistic fungal infection. Gastrointestinal mucormycosis is the most uncommon clinical presentation being particularly rare, accounted for 4-7% of all cases.
Presentation Of Case: We report an unusual presentation of mucormycosis of ascending colon that was simulating carcinoma colon.
Introduction: Appendix duplication is an extremely rare congenital anomaly that is seen in 0.004-0.009% of appendectomy specimens.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Follicular carcinoma of thyroid usually behaves in an indolent manner with low metastatic potential. Distant metastases as initial presentation is rare in follicular carcinoma; especially in young patients.
Presentation Of Case: We report the clinical, pathological features and the management of three different cases of follicular carcinoma of the thyroid with unusual presentations at the time of diagnosis.
Introduction: Fibroadenomas are among the most common tumours of the female breast, occurring most frequently in women of child-bearing age, especially those under 30 years.
Presentation Of Case: We report a case with a total of 27 fibroadenomas presenting bilaterally of a 46-year-old woman. The histopathologic and immunophenotypic features of the fibroadenomata are described.