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Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Of External Auditory Canal: A Rare Disease, Abdul Basit Shah Vardag, Muhammad Hassan Danish, Mohammad Sohail Awan, Muhammad Usman Tariq, Omaima Anis Bhatti, Muhammad Hammad Deewani
Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Of External Auditory Canal: A Rare Disease, Abdul Basit Shah Vardag, Muhammad Hassan Danish, Mohammad Sohail Awan, Muhammad Usman Tariq, Omaima Anis Bhatti, Muhammad Hammad Deewani
Section of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery
External auditory canal, like other epithelialized surfaces is predisposed to malignancies such as Squamous cell carcinomas (SCC), melanomas and adenocarcinomas. In this background, malignancies like adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) are a rare occurrence and need to be thoroughly evaluated both locally and for distant extension. The malignancy needs to be addressed with an aggressive approach surgically with adequate marginal clearance. The role of radiation is debatable considering the outcomes in the limited data. Here we present the case of a 35-year-old female who came in with otalgia and otorrhea associated with a mass in the external auditory canal. After biopsy …
Level I Nodal Positivity As A Factor For Involvement Of The Submandibular Gland In Oral Cavity Carcinoma: A Case Series Report, Hamdan Ahmed Pasha, Rahim Dhanani, Shayan Khalid, Kulsoom Ghias, Mumtaz Jamshed Khan
Level I Nodal Positivity As A Factor For Involvement Of The Submandibular Gland In Oral Cavity Carcinoma: A Case Series Report, Hamdan Ahmed Pasha, Rahim Dhanani, Shayan Khalid, Kulsoom Ghias, Mumtaz Jamshed Khan
Section of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery
Introduction: The routine practice of neck dissection in the surgical management of oral carcinoma has evolved into a more functionally conservative approach. Over time, the rationale for removal of the submandibular gland has been questioned. Routine extirpation of the submandibular gland can aggravate the xerostomia experienced by many patients, significantly affecting their quality of life.
Objective: The objective of the present study was to determine the incidence of submandibular gland metastases in oral cavity carcinoma and to identify possible factors that may affect their involvement.
Methods: A total of 149 cases of oral carcinoma presenting at a private tertiary care …
Frequency Of Cervical Nodal Metastasis In Early Stage Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Tongue, Sadaf Qadeer Ahmed, Montasir Junaid, Mohammad Sohail Awan, Maliha Kazi, Hareem Usman Khan, Sohail Haleem
Frequency Of Cervical Nodal Metastasis In Early Stage Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Tongue, Sadaf Qadeer Ahmed, Montasir Junaid, Mohammad Sohail Awan, Maliha Kazi, Hareem Usman Khan, Sohail Haleem
Section of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery
ntroduction Oral cavity carcinoma is an aggressive tumor, with the tongue being one of the most common subsites of involvement. Surgery is a gold standard method of dealing with advanced-stage tumors. However, for early-stage carcinomas of the tongue, the management remains controversial. Several studies have indicated that early-stage cancers have a high chance of occult cervical node metastasis, which, if left untreated, can greatly affect the prognosis. Certain parameters can help identify patients with occult cervical node metastases, and can avoid unnecessary neck dissection in node negative patients. Tumor thickness is one such objective parameter. Objective To estimate the frequency …