Publications by authors named "Surya Kumari Achanta"

Article Synopsis
  • Salivary gland tumors (SGTs) are challenging to diagnose due to their many types and differing behaviors, making clinical management complex.* -
  • A study analyzed 150 SGT cases from 2017-2022, finding that 70% were benign and 30% malignant, with pleomorphic adenoma and adenoid cystic carcinoma being the most common subtypes.* -
  • Surgical resection was the primary treatment, leading to varied recurrence rates; the study suggests that further research is necessary to enhance treatment strategies and patient outcomes.*
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Background: The COVID-19 epidemic has affected all facets of patient care, including dentistry services, and placed hitherto unheard-of demands on healthcare systems throughout the world. More and more emphasis is being paid to psychological discomfort and dental anxiety that epidemic patients face when seeking dental care. The purpose of this research was to examine the psychological distress and dental anxiety levels of patients receiving dental care during the COVID-19 pandemic in a tertiary care setting between 2021 and 2022.

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