Nasal glioma- a diagnostic challenge.

In this unusual case there was a difficulty in diagnosis on the basis of histopathological reporting. On the grounds of clinical suspiscion one has to try to find out the proper diagnosis by advanced diagnostic methods like immunohistochemistry.

Congenital cystic lesions in head and neck.

Congenital lesions by definition are present at birth; but certain congenital lesions of the head and neck, like branchial cysts and dermoid cysts, clinically present in childhood, early adulthood or late in life. A good history and a high degree of suspicion are the key to the adequate management of such lesions. Here we present a series of six case reports of congenital cystic lesions of the head and neck.

Cytologic diagnosis of a melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy occurring in the cranial bones.

Melanotic neutroectodermal tumor of infancy (MNTI) is a rare, usually benign tumor commonly occurring in the maxilla. MNTIs at unusual sites like the cranium clinically mimic malignant small round cell tumors. Consequently, a correct preoperative cytologic diagnosis of MNTI at these sites helps in the surgical management of the patient.