Osteogenic Sarcoma of Lower Jaw

A rare case of osteogenic sarcoma affecting the lower jaw is presented. Osteogenic sarcoma of the jaw is a very rare tumor of the head and neck comprising less than 0.5% of all malignant tumors of head and neck. Pertinent literature is reviewed to emphasize the various treatment modalities and histopathological features for diagnosis of this rare tumour.

Pattern of ENT Cancers in a Rural Based Hospital of J&K

A total of 40 cases of total body cancer (TBC) reported at District Hospital. Doda between 1st January, 2002 to 31st December, 2002. ENT cancers comprised 23 (57.5%) cases. Carcinoma of the oesophagus was the commonest cancer amongst TBC comprising of 7 (17.5%) cases followed by carcinoma breast and thyroid comprising of 5 (12.5%) cases each, carcinoma of skin and lymphoma comprising of 4 (10%) cases each. Commonest age group involved was 4060 years. ENT cancers constituted the major burden of TBC in District Doda.