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INTRODUCTION: The nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, and nasopharynx though in continuity form a complex system of upper respiratory tract; this region is endowed with a variety of elements such as epithelial, glandular, lymphoid, cartilage, and bone and is also exposed to a variety of infections, tumor-like and true neoplastic conditions. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To find out the frequency of various tumors and tumor-like conditions of the nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, and nasopharynx. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The present study is an analysis of 206 tumors and tumor-like conditions of the nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, and nasopharynx diagnosed during a period of 5 years. RESULTS: The patients' age ranged from 14 months to 85 years. Benign lesions were predominant in the second and third decades, with 30 cases (68.1%) occurring in that age group. Malignancies occurred predominantly in the sixth and seventh decades with 28 (60.9%) cases in this age group. Benign lesions in the nasopharynx comprised 75% cases and malignancies 25%. Eighty-three (71.5%) tumor-like conditions occurred in the nose and antrochoanal region. CONCLUSION: Angiofibroma was the most common benign tumor accounting for 25.55% of all neoplastic lesions. Squamous cell carcinoma was the most common malignancy at this site constituting 50% of all malignancies.
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Nasal Cavity/pathology , Nasopharyngeal Diseases/epidemiology , Nasopharynx/pathology , Nose Diseases/epidemiology , Paranasal Sinus Diseases/epidemiology , Paranasal Sinuses/pathology , Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Child , Child, Preschool , Female , Humans , Infant , Male , Middle Aged , Young AdultABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: The role of Helicobacter pylori in stomach carcinogenesis is currently under study. H pylori-related chronic gastritis leading to dysplasia or intestinal metaplasia (IM) especially of the colonic type is postulated as one of the mechanisms. METHODS: We studied 120 patients with or without H pylori infection to determine the frequency of occurrence of IM in the stomach. RESULTS: IM was found in 16.6% of patients; most cases had the small intestinal type, which is not known to have a malignant potential. There was no relation between H pylori infection and development of IM. CONCLUSION: H pylori infection leading to IM does not appear to be a factor in the genesis of carcinoma stomach in our population.
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Duodenal Neoplasms/etiology , Gastric Mucosa/pathology , Helicobacter Infections/complications , Helicobacter pylori/isolation & purification , Precancerous Conditions/pathology , Stomach Neoplasms/etiology , Adult , Duodenal Neoplasms/epidemiology , Duodenal Neoplasms/pathology , Evaluation Studies as Topic , Female , Helicobacter Infections/pathology , Humans , Incidence , India/epidemiology , Intestinal Mucosa/pathology , Male , Metaplasia , Middle Aged , Risk Factors , Stomach Neoplasms/epidemiology , Stomach Neoplasms/pathologyABSTRACT
Balloon dilation is an effective modality of treatment for esophageal strictures. As standard through-the-scope balloons do not pass through the biopsy channel of pediatric endoscopes, we have developed a technique by which these balloons can be used in pediatric patients by passing them alongside the endoscope. We report our experience of dilation in four patients using this technique.
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Catheterization/methods , Esophageal Stenosis/therapy , Catheterization/instrumentation , Child , Esophagoscopes , Female , Humans , Infant , MaleSubject(s)
Abdomen , Lipomatosis/diagnostic imaging , Barium Sulfate , Child , Contrast Media , Diagnosis, Differential , Enema , Humans , Lipomatosis/complications , Male , Tomography, X-Ray ComputedABSTRACT
Twenty five patients with pemphigus vulgaris were prospectively studied for esophageal involvement by endoscopic examination. Eighteen (72%) had esophageal involvement; the majority of the lesions were bullae. Histological examination showed acantholysis of the cells and exuberant inflammation.
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Esophagus/pathology , Pemphigus/pathology , Acantholysis/pathology , Esophagoscopy , Female , Humans , Male , Prospective StudiesABSTRACT
Multiple esophageal webs are rare and are described in association with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). We describe a case of multiple esophageal webs secondary to GERD.
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Esophageal Diseases/etiology , Gastroesophageal Reflux/complications , Aged , Humans , MaleABSTRACT
Rectal involvement in lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is more common in women. Inguinal bubo is often absent and the patient seeks medical attention only at a late stage when rectal stricture has developed. LGV rectal stricture resembles and is known to predispose to rectal cancer. Hence it is necessary to rule out rectal malignancy in patients with LGV stricture. We report a case of rectal LGV associated with rectal adenocarcinoma.
