ABSTRACT
Epidermoid cyst is a rare, slow growing lesion of head and neck region. Its rarest site of presentation is intra-oral. It presents later in life, while taking its time to grow to a significant size, causing other complaints as dyspnoea and dysphagia. We present here a case report of epidermoid cyst at a very rare and unexpected site of presentation. Patient presented in ENT OPD with complaints of large intra-oral midline swelling and associated complaints of dyspnoea and dysphagia. Patient was admitted and operated upon with intra-oral approach, producing good results. It should be kept in mind as one of the differential diagnoses when dealing with long standing intra-oral swellings
ABSTRACT
The present project was designed to study the effect of age, sex and socio-economic status on the prevalence of Pediculosis [Pediculus capitis]. A survey was conducted among 1-5 class children of five public sector schools located in Lahore, where most of the students belonged to middle and low income classes. After obtaining ethical clearance from the parents, school principals and students, 500 children of age >/= 7 years were examined both macroscopically and microscopically on first come first basis up to 100 children from each school. Of 500 children [n=122 boys; n=378 girls], overall 387 [77.40%] while in girls 323 [85.45%] and in boys 64 [52.46%] were positive for Pediculosis. A higher prevalence was recorded in children of