Journal of ENT and Allied Sciences

Pyogenic granuloma is an inflammation induced hyperplastic lesion involving oral cavity in response to various stimuli such as low grade local irritation, traumatic injury or hormonal factors. We report a case of 8 years old female patient with a midline lesion on the dorsum of tongue which was successfully excised under local anaesthesia andthe histopathological study revealed it as pyogenic granuloma.

Keywords: Pyogenic Granuloma; Tongue; Midline. 

Malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH) is a high grade and aggressive sarcoma accounting for around 20% of soft tissue sarcomas. These tumors rarely arise in the head and neck. A case of malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the right upper alveolus in a lady is described. The clinical features, investigative modalities, diagnostic features and management is described.

Keywords: Histiocytoma; Sarcoma; Alveolus; Fibrous; Recurrence. 

Super vasmol 33 is a Hair dye also known as ParaPhenylenediamine (PPD) is a Common house hold Poison used as a suicidal agent because of its low cost and easy availability in the market. There are Many case reports of Paraphenylenediamine (PPD) poison used for deliberate self harm by adults and Accidental ingestion by children. We report a case of a 20 year old female who intentionally consumed Super vasmol poison, and presented to our causality within 6 hours of ingestion with Angioedema of face And Severe Respiratory Distress. Timely Tracheostomy after failed intubation proved to be a life saving Procedure in our patient.

Keywords: Super Vasmol Poison; Emergency Tracheostomy. 

An interesting case of cemento ossifying fibroma of maxilla in a 61 years old man presenting with ulcer over the left side of hard palate is discussed. The clinical features, investigations, differential diagnosis and management of cemento ossifying fibroma of maxilla is discussed.

Keywords: Cemento Ossifying Fibroma; Maxilla. 

Adenoiditis and Adenoid Hypertrophy are the most common health conditions afflicting the Paediatric population. Nasopharyngeal obstruction due to Adenoid Hypertrophy leads to Hyponasality, Mouth breathing, Snoring, and Sleep apnea. It also causes Eustachian Tube Dysfunction leading to increased negative middle ear pressure, which is an important etiological factor in the causation of hearing loss in children. This may result in serious consequences in the form of Speech impairment, Inattention, Poor performance in school, Behavioral problems and Impaired intellectual development. Materials and Method: In this study, one hundred children (200 ears) aged between 5 and 14 years who underwent Adenoidectomy were analyzed using Otoscopy, Pure Tone Audiometry and Impedance Audiometry pre-operatively and 6 weeks post-operatively. X-Ray Nasopharynx-Lateral view and Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy was done to assess the grade of Adenoid Hypertrophy. Results: It was found that postoperative hearing threshold and middle ear pressures showed significant improvement following Adenoidectomy. The total percentage of ears with normal Type A impedance curve increased from a pre-operative 53.5% to a post-operative 91%. Conclusion: Our study concludes that Adenoidectomy has beneficial effects in children with Otitis Media with Effusion and Eustachian Tube Dysfunction.

Keywords: Adenoiditis, Adenoid Hypertrophy; Adenoidectomy; Hyponasality.