Benign Spindle Cell Lesion of the Nasal Cavity: A Rare Presentation of Solitary Fibrous Tumor.

Solitary fibrous tumors (SFTs) are rare neoplasms primarily found in the pleural region but have been documented in diverse extrapleural sites, including the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses, albeit infrequently. Here, we present a case of a 48-year-old female who presented with a right-sided nasal mass and associated ophthalmologic symptoms, ultimately diagnosed with a benign spindle cell lesion localized to the nasal cavity. The patient underwent a comprehensive evaluation involving clinical examination, radiological imaging, and histopathological analysis, leading to the identification of a benign solitary fibrous tumor.

Nasal Chondromesenchymal Hamartoma: A Rare Benign Lesion in Adult Female.

Nasal chondromesenchymal hamartoma (NCMH) is a rare benign lesion of the sinonasal tract in children and adolescent with orbital involvement. NCMH is histologically composed of nodules of cartilage with cellular density variation and maturation of the chondrocytes, a myxoid to spindle cell stroma, focal osteoclast-like giant cells in the stroma, and erythrocyte-filled spaces. This lesion may present with a destructive pattern on imaging, highly suggestive of malignancy.

Proficiency of virtual follow-up amongst tinnitus patients who underwent intratympanic steroid therapy amidst COVID 19 pandemic.

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy and feasibility of virtual follow-up in patients who have undergone intratympanic steroid injection for treatment of tinnitus during COVID-19 pandemic.

Materials & Methods: Twenty-five patients having long-term tinnitus undergoing intratympanic steroid course, were followed up virtually via video calling & telephonic methods and evaluated using Tinnitus handicap inventory scoring over the period of 68 days.

Results: 20 out of 25 patients expressed improvement from symptoms (80%) and 5 of the remaining (20%) showed no improvement.

A Retrospective Epidemiological Study of Rhinosporidiosis in a Rural Tertiary Care Centre in Pondicherry.

Introduction: Rhinosporidiosis is an age old endemic scourge which has affected various parts of the world, most notably India and Sri Lanka. Although a large body of literature exists regarding this problem, postoperative recurrence rates continue to vary, and the effect of public health education in the eradication of this disease has not been taken into account.

Aim: The aim of this study was to find out the site, presentation and postoperative recurrence rate in patients with rhinosporidiosis.

A common tumor in an uncommon location: Lipoma of the palate.

Lipomas are benign mesenchymal neoplasms that originate in mature adipose cells. Although rare in the oral cavity, they are mostly seen in the buccal mucosa, tongue, and gingiva; those arising from the palate are very rare. We report a case of a 42-year-old male patient with a large intraoral swelling that on excision was reported as a lipoma.