A Case Of Maxillary Sinus Carcinoma: An Occult Aggressive Entity

Carcinoma of the maxillary sinus is a rare aggressive entity. Squamous cell carcinoma of maxillary sinus has the highest incidence among the tumors developing within the sinonasal compartment and has one of the worst outcomes in comparison with other head and neck tumors. Management of these tumors often presents an uphill task to clinicians. In the present case, the patient presented with a swelling in the left cheek region with a history of trauma and altered sensation and no other signs and symptoms. Based on the history and clinical examination, a provisional diagnosis of infraorbital fracture was given. Further, radiographic and histopathological evaluation was done which leads to the final diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma of the left maxillary sinus. As oral physicians, we come across diseases of the maxillary sinus; thereby, complete assessment of any pathology of the sinuses may help in early diagnosis of this deadly disease

Drug-induced Oral Candidiasis: A Case Report.

Oral candidiasis is a broad term which describes the fungal infections mainly caused by the yeasts belonging to the genus Candida. In developing countries, it is the third most common presenting compliant of the HIV-infected patients. Varied incidences have been observed depending on age and predisposing factors. Oropharyngeal candidiasis and dysphonia are among the local side effects of the use of several different topical steroids for the treatment of asthma. Long-term use of inhaled steroids renders oropharyngeal mucosa to opportunistic fungal infections by their local immunosuppressive actions. Here, we report a case of a 55-year-old male chronic asthmatic patient, who was on a steroid inhaler and presented with oral candidiasis.

Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of Palate: A Case Report.

The most common types of salivary gland tumors are the pleomorphic adenoma and the mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC). MEC mainly occurs in the parotid gland; intraorally MEC appears as asymptomatic swellings in minor salivary glands, most commonly occurs on palate. It shows a variety of biological behaviors and variable natural history. Clinical, radiological and histopathological findings of palatal MEC in a young woman presented here. Surgical resection was done. Follow-up of one and half year did not show any recurrence.