Herpes zoster ophthalmicus presenting as orbital abscess along with superior orbital fissure syndrome: A case report.

Orbital abscess and superior orbital fissure syndrome (SOFS) are rare manifestations of herpes zoster ophthalmicus. Herein, we report a case of orbital abscess along with SOFS in a 2.5‑year‑old‑male child secondary to herpes zoster infection. He presented with a 5‑day history of proptosis and ptosis of the right eye that had been preceded by vesicular eruptions on the right forehead and scalp. Computed tomography scan of the head and orbit showed orbital abscess and right cavernous sinus thrombosis. A diagnosis of orbital abscess with SOFS secondary to herpes infection was made. The condition subsequently improved following antiviral therapy, intravenous vancomycin and amikacin, and oral corticosteroids

Accuracy of fine needle aspiration cytology in diagnosis of thyroid swelling.

Fine needle aspiration cytology is a well established, safe and out patient procedure used in diagnosis of thyroid swelling. Aims: The aim of this study is to determine the accuracy of FNAC in detection of thyroid lesions at our institute. Material and methods: 100 cases of thyroid swelling were diagnosed and treated at M.P.Shah medical college, Jamnagar from Jan1997 to May 1998. FNAC results were compared with final histopathological diagnosis. FNA results were classified as inadequate material, non-neoplastic, neoplastic and malignant lesions. Results: FNA analysis showed 74.19%(69 cases) non-neoplastic lesion, 19.35%(18cases) neoplastic lesion and 6.45%(6cases) malignant lesion. Histopathological analysis showed 70.18%(40) non-neoplastic lesion and 29.83%(17) neoplastic lesion – 15.79%(9) adenomas and 14.04%(8) carcinomas. Conclusions: The accuracy rate of FNAC in diagnosis for non-neoplastic, neoplastic and malignant lesions were 90.91%,100% and 100% espectively. So, overall accuracy of FNA in present study was 92.98%.