Head and Neck Manifestations of Multiple Myeloma.

Plasma cell dyscrasia is the term used to describe the disorders characterized by neoplastic proliferations of plasma cells with production of immuno globulins. Of all the plasma cell dyscrasias, multiple myeloma is the commonest and clinically important. Multiple myeloma accounts for 1% of all malignancies and 10-20% of all hematologic malignancies.

A Comparative Study of FNAC and Histopathology of Thyroid Swellings.

Neck swelling is a common clinical presentation in ENT practice and it carries significant morbidity and even mortality if not managed properly. Thyroid swelling being the most common type we conducted a prospective study to assess the role of FNAC in diagnosing the nature of thyroid swelling and comparing its result with histopathology finding. It was observed that FNAC is a very reliable test having high sensitivity and specificity in thyroid swelling.

Parapharyngeal tumours: a review of 16 cases.

To study the clinical and histopathological characteristics along with the management and treatment outcome of parapharyngeal space tumours, a retrospective review analysis was undertaken in the department of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery, SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack among 16 patients treated surgically. Of which, majority were benign and most common being Schwannoma. Parapharyngeal tumours are rare head and neck neoplasms.