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Adenoid Hypertrophy in Adults - A Myth or Reality
Abstract: Adenoid enlargement is uncommon in adults. Usually, enlarged adenoids are misdiagnosed in adults and accordingly maltreated. In our study, 13 cases of adenoid hypertrophy were seen between the age group of 18 to 39 years. Patients came with complaints of nasal obstruction, snoring and mouth breathing. Diagnostic nasal ..
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Successful Treatment of Rhinocerebral Mucormycosis with Wide Local Debridement & Nanosomal Amphotericin
Abstract: Rhinocerebral mucormycosis is a frequent complication of diabetes mellitus. Advanced age predisposes to mucormycosis,however severe ketoacidosis predisposes to local spread of infection irrespective of age. Our case study describes a young patient withrhinocerebralmucormycosis.The patient was not a known diabetic but w..
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Choanal Atresia a Literature Review
Abstract : Choana is also known as posterior nasal aperture. Nasal airway continues with that of posterior nares. Air from nasal cavity finds its way into the lungs via the choanal apertures. In some children the choana may be congenitally closed. This causes either total (bilateral choanal atresia) or partial (unilateral choanal..
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Drug Induced Gingival Overgrowth
Abstract : Gingival hyperplasia / hypertrophy is a rather common condition. This article reviews literature pertaining only to gingival overgrowth following drug ingestion. A wide range of causes have been attributed to gingival overgrowth. Drug induced overgrowth commonly occurs following medications prescribed for non dental ca..
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The Art of Reducing Bleeding During Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Abstract : This article discusses the importance of anesthesia in endoscopic sinus surgery. Bloodless field is rather vital during endoscopic sinus surgical procedures. Advantages of having a bloodless field during sugery are: reduced incidence of complications, reduced operating time. Major aim of anesthetist in FESS shou..
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Hypertrophied Lingual Tonsil an Interesting Case Report and A Review of Literature
Abstract : This interesting case report discusses a case of hypertrophied lingual tonsil. Commonest cause of lingual tonsil hypertrophy is compensatory enlargement following tonsillectomy, next comes GERD which is common in children. Even though such huge enlargement of lingual tonsil is rare, it can be troublesome if it occurs...
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Mucocele of Middle Turbinate an Interesting Case Report and Literature Review
Abstract : Concha involving middle turbinate is a common occurence [1]. Review of literature puts the incidence anywhere between 14 – 40%. This is an interesting case report of mucocele involving middle turbinate concha. Pneumatization of middle turbinate is known as concha bullosa [4]. Concha bullosa actually is a radiological..
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Huge Epiglottis Cyst Causing Upper Air way Obstruction A Case Report and Literature Review
Abstract: Cystic lesions involving larynx are fairly common. They constitute about 5% of benign laryngeal lesions. Majority of cysts arise from epiglottis. Lingual surface of epiglottis is commonly involved. These cysts have the potential to cause acute upper airway obstruction. This article discusses a patient who presented wit..
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Glomus Jugulare: A Case Of Secretory Glomus Jugulare With Review Of Literature
Abstract : We report a case of secretory glomus jugulare tumor in a 65 year old female who presented with hearing impairment, pulsatile tinnitus, from 3 years and difficulty in swallowing, hoarseness of voice and palpitation from last six months. Detailed history and examination with aid of investigations it turned out secretory ..
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Bilateral Naso-sinusal Glandular Hamartoma: A Case Report
Abstract : Differential diagnosis of unilateral nasal mass may be a troublesome question, and also unusual conditions such as glandular hamartoma, consisting in non-neoplastic or inborn malformation, must be considered. We here describe a 78-year-old patient with an unilateral nasal mass, associated to a bilateral naso-sinusal po..
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- Adenoid Hypertrophy in Adults - A Myth or Reality ... on 20th Mar 2013
- Adenoid Hypertrophy in Adults - A Myth or Reality ... on 09th Mar 2013
- Adenoid Hypertrophy in Adults - A Myth or Reality ... on 05th Mar 2013
- Choanal Atresia a Literature Review ... on 14th Feb 2013
- The Art of Reducing Bleeding During Endoscopic Sinus Surgery ... on 14th Feb 2013






















