Rapidly Evolving Large Rhinolith: Cause of Recurrent Nasal Bleed.

Rhinoliths are a rare cause of nasal obstruction but may also present with other symptoms including nasal bleed. We report a case of a rapidly evolving rhinolith in a patient presenting with the complaint of recurrent epistaxis for 2 years. A high index of suspicion is needed for diagnosing this condition.

Retinoblastoma in an Adult.

Retinoblastoma is a rare malignant tumor of the retina usually seen in children before 5 years of age. The tumor is extremely rare in adults. We report here an unusual case of retinoblastoma in a 55-year-old adult female who presented to us with an orbital mass at a late stage of the disease.

Diagnostic Evaluation of Skin Adnexal Tumors by Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology.

Background: The diagnosis of skin adnexal tumors is usually based on histopathology. However, fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) can be of great help and shows a high degree of correlation to the final diagnosis. It is helpful in many situations where skin lesions are a manifestation of certain systemic syndromes and aids to the formation of precise treatment plans.

Role of Superior Turbinate Pneumatisation in Chronic Rhinosinusitis.

The study was designed (1) to study the prevalence of pneumatisation of the superior turbinate in patients undergoing FESS, (2) to evaluate the role of superior turbinate pneumatisation in sinusitis involving the posterior sinuses. The study involved 50 patients being evaluated for FESS. Pre-operative CT scans were done and reviewed by a single observer with specific attention to superior turbinates.

Changing trends in acquired syphilis at a Tertiary Care Center of North India.

Introduction: Prevalence and pattern of acquired syphilis are changing in India in recent years because of good laboratory diagnosis and treatment, but it still remains a major public health problem with significant regional variations.

Aim: To study the changing trend of acquired syphilis in a Tertiary Care Center of North India.

Subjects And Methods: Retrospective analysis of all the cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) registered in the Skin and VD Department of PGIMS, Rohtak from January 2008 to December 2012 was done.

Incidental Diagnosis of Filariasis in Superficial Location by FNAC: A Retrospective Study of 10 Years.

Background: Filariasis, transmitted by the bite of various species of mosquito, is a common disease of tropical belt of the world. In South East Asia, including India, it is a major public health problem. The parasite is primarily confined to Lymphatic channel or lymph nodes where it can remain viable for more than two decades.

Cytopathological Pattern of Tubercular Lymphadenopathy on FNAC: Analysis of 550 Consecutive Cases.

Background: Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) of lymph nodes is a simple, cost effective, out-patient procedure used for diagnosis of various causes of lymphadenopathies. In tuberculous lymphadenitis, it not only used for the cytological diagnosis but also used for other ancillary testing such as Ziehl- Neelsen staining and AFB Culture.

Aims: Our study was designed to evaluate the cytopathological pattern of FNAC aspirate of patients presenting with lymphadenopathy with special reference to tuberculous lymphadenopathy.

Isolated Echinococcosis of cervical region.

Echinococcosis, commonly called as hydatid disease, is a parasitic infestation caused by the larva of the genus Echinococcus in human. Isolated occurrence of Echinococcosis without any evidence of visceral disease is very rare. A thorough search of the literature revealed only 11 cases of isolated cervical Echinococcosis.

Isolated cysticercosis of tongue: a case report.

Cysticercosis of the tongue is a rare disease caused by infestation with the larval stage of the pork tapeworm (Taenia solium) in which man acts as a secondary host rather than a primary host. Most of these lesions are asymptomatic. The patient usually reports to the physician with the complaint of swelling.