[Epidemiology of maxillofacial traumatology in Tunis].

Introduction: The aim of this study was to assess the epidemiology of maxillofacial trauma in Tunisia over a 10-year period.

Methods: This retrospective study was carried out between 1995 and 2004 on patients admitted for maxillofacial trauma in the department of maxillofacial and plastic surgery of the Charles-Nicolle Hospital in Tunis. The selected relevant parameters were: age, gender, etiology, time of trauma, type of fracture and associated lesions.

[Primary malignant melanoma of the nasal cavity presenting as a large tumor of the cheek].

Introduction: Malignant melanoma of the nasal cavity is a rare tumor usually causing unilateral nasal obstruction and nasal bleeding. Diagnosis is achieved with immunohistochemistry analysis. Surgery is proposed for curative treatment.