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Background: Anatomy is the basic science discipline dealt for 1st M.B.B.S for the first two semesters. Detailedknowledge of human anatomy is a must for clinical examination and diagnosis. Students tend to memorize thesubject with rote-learning without much emphasis on clinical application. An attempt has been made to collectand analyze the perspectives and opinions of clinicians regarding the anatomical knowledge and competenciesto be attained by a medical graduate for safe clinical practice.Materials and Methods: A qualitative study was conducted with in depth interviews of 20 clinicians of variousspecialties of Dr.PSIMS&RF. Data was collected, documented, collated and categorized into themes and subthemes (THEMATIC ANALYSIS).Results: The main themes derived from data included curriculum of 1st MBBS course, teaching learning methodsand competencies to be attained. Some of the sub-themes categorized under the themes included, increase incourse duration, not a need for early clinical exposure in present scenario, incorporation of surface anatomyand radiology in the curriculum, broad emphasis on clinical application with integration of clinical and basicsciences. Others included promotion of use of latest gadgets and frequent revision in clinics. Self-directedlearning and critical appraisal of medical literature were the predominant competencies identified. Conclusions:The present study clearly states a slight modification of present curriculum, introduction of advanced T-L methodsand impressing upon major competencies as self-directed learning and better understanding of medical education
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Soft tissue swellings of the oral cavity frequently present a diagnostic challenge because a diverse group of pathologic processes can produce such lesions. Among these lesions are a group of reactive hyperplasia, which develop in response to a chronic, recurring tissue injury that stimulates an exuberant or excessive tissue repair response, and pyogenic granuloma is one of them. It is a reactional response to constant minor trauma or may be related to hormonal changes. It preferentially affects the gingiva followed by lips, tongue, buccal mucosa, and palate. It is commonly seen in young adults. The treatment is excision of the lesion. This case report describes the clinical and histopathological features of a pyogenic granuloma, in a 20-year-old male patient.
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Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor (AOT) is a very rare odontogenic tumor with an incidence of 1%. Overall it accounts for 9% of all odontogenic tumors. In most of the cases, AOT is misdiagnosed as an odontogenic cyst. Younger individuals are commonly affected and particularly in females. AOT is seen predominantly in the maxillary anterior region in association with an unerupted tooth. Permanent dentition is affected more than the deciduous dentition. Intraoral periapical radiographs play a major role in the diagnosis compared to orthopantomogram because of its increased contrast but for the better assessment of the extension of larger lesions orthopantomogram is must. AOT resembles benign odontogenic lesions like dentigerous cyst and tumors like ameloblastoma. The lesions are managed conservatively by surgical excision along with the removal of the affected tooth and have an excellent prognosis.With this background, we report an unusual case of AOT involving maxillary anterior region in 15-year-old male patient. The present article reviews the etiology, clinical features, histopathological features, and treatment modalities of AOT.