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The aim of the study was to determine the possible role of oxidants and antioxidants in chronic tonsillitis in paediatric age group and also to know the outcome of tonsillectomy on the oxidative stress 60 patients (30 tests, 30 controls) in the age group 3-14 years were recruited in the study. Total antioxidant capacity, superoxide dismutase (antioxidants), Malondialdehyde (oxidant) was measured from the venous blood sample. In the study group, i.e. group with chronic tonsillitis who were to undergo tonsillectomy, these levels were measured twice, preoperatively and 1 month after surgery. In the control group the parameters were measured only once. The results were compared statistically. Malondialdehyde levels (oxidant) levels in blood were siginificantly high in patients with chronic tonsillitis which reduced post tonsillectomy but did not normalise in 1 month after tonsillectomy. Total antioxidant capacity and superoxide dismutase levels (antioxidants) in blood were significantly low in patients with chronic tonsillitis which improved post tonsillectomy but did not normalize 1 month post-surgery. The study showed that oxidants and antioxidants have a role in chronic tonsillitis.Children with chronic tonsillitis are under significant oxidative stress. Reduction in oxidative stress post tonsillectomy suggested that the surgery was helpful in this respect.
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We present a case report of a 45-year-old lady with history of swelling on right side of the nose since two years. On clinical examination, there was a firm swelling, 3 × 2 cm in size, just above the right nasoalar crease, nontender and mobile. Computed tomography revealed fibrous tissue over anterior surface of the right maxilla and nasal bone with mild sclerosis of the right nasal bone. Excision was done through lateral rhinotomy incision. Histopathological examination of the excised specimen revealed spindle cell lipoma which is very rare. Very few cases have been reported in the literature so far.
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A rare case of enterobius vermicularis pin-worm is reported in the nose. An 11-year-old girl presented with the vague symptoms of crawling sensation in the nose for few weeks, who had received treatment for allergic rhinitis. The nasal secretions were examined and confirmed the diagnosis of pinworm infection and treated by albendazole.
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Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma is a variant of squamous cell carcinoma. This malignancy has a predilection for the upper aerodigestive tract, although it has been found in multiple other sites. The tumor is highly aggressive biologically, and the overall prognosis is poor despite intensive treatment. We describe a case of basaloid squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx that metastasized to the spine.
