A5024694615- Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
- Sinusitis and nasal conditions
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Ear Surgery and Otitis Media
- Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment
- Head and Neck Anomalies
- Ear and Head Tumors
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Neurofibromatosis and Schwannoma Cases
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
- Infectious Diseases and Mycology
- Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Tumors and Oncological Cases
- Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, Genetics
- Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies
- Bone Tumor Diagnosis and Treatments
- Meningioma and schwannoma management
- Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Vestibular and auditory disorders
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Soft tissue tumor case studies
- Voice and Speech Disorders
- Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas
- Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
2015-2024
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
2015-2024
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
2006-2023
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
2021
NHS Grampian
2021
Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital
2021
Kasturba Medical College Hospital
2013-2015
In contrast with the well established roles of microbes in etiology acute sinusitis, exact all these chronic sinusitis are uncertain. The objective study is to analyze micro-flora present patients coastal belt India. A cross sectional was done microorganisms paranasal sinuses having undergoing a functional endoscopic sinus surgery. Biopsy/Swabs were taken from infected during surgery and sent for microbiological analysis within 4 h collection. Staphylococcus aureus most common isolate...
In India, the incidence of mucormycosis reached high levels during 2021-2022, coinciding with COVID-19 pandemic. response to this, we established a multicentric ambispective cohort patients hospitalised across India. this paper, report their baseline profile, clinical characteristics and outcomes at discharge. Patients hospitalized for March-July 2021 were included. Mucormycosis was diagnosed based on mycological confirmation direct microscopy (KOH/Calcofluor white stain), culture,...
Introduction . Thymic cysts are among the rarest found in neck. Nests of thymic tissue may be anywhere along descent primordia from angle mandible to mediastinum. Mediastinal extension is seen 50% cervical cysts. Case Report We report an uncommon case a 15-year-old male, who noted painless, growing mass on left side his neck one-year duration. Computerised tomographic scan showed multiloculated fluid density lesion with enhancing septae parapharyngeal space, extending level up C7 vertebral...
Introduction . An antrolith is a calcified mass within the maxillary sinus. The origin of nidus calcification may be extrinsic (foreign body in sinus) or intrinsic (stagnant mucus and fungal ball). Most antroliths are small asymptomatic. Larger ones present as sinusitis with symptoms like pain discharge. Case Report We report case 47-year-old lady who presented heaviness on left side face loosening 2nd molar tooth since two months. CT scan osteomeatal complex paranasal sinuses showed an...
Introduction . Primary thyroid lymphomas constitute up to 5% of all malignancies and can be divided into non-Hodgkin’s (NHLs) B- T-cell types, as well Hodgkin’s lymphomas. Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) are a relatively recently recognized subset B-cell NHLs, they listed extranodal marginal zone according the revised European-American lymphoma classification. Case Report We report an uncommon case 44-year-old man, who noted painless, growing mass on right side his neck three-month...
Background: Widespread concerns have been raised about the possibility that exposure to radio frequency fields from mobile telephones or their base stations could affect people's health. Materials and Methods: Effect on hearing in 120 phone users nonusers between age group of 18-30 years were studied over 3 years. Group 1 using more than hour per day for a year 2 no usage less year. Results: Those phones 2-3 hours daily, loss 5 dB 10%, 10 3.3%, 15 1.6% noted. Also 6.6% 3.3% noted those 3-4...
Abstract Background Depression is a common comorbidity among individuals with otolaryngologic disorders, particularly those longstanding conditions. This study aims at analysing the sociodemographic profile of depressive disorders in patients chronic otolaryngology symptoms or conditions, and correlation PHQ-9 score. Methods A cross-sectional was conducted on hundred presenting to outpatient department They were requested fill questionnaire, containing questions based fourth edition...
Primary external auditory canal malignancies are very rare; in which, adenoid cystic carcinoma is extremely rare tumour accounting for approximately 5%. Majority of the patients presents with unilateral severe or dull aching constant ear pain prolonged duration, reduced hearing and mass External Ear. These tumours treated aggressive surgical excision adjuvant radiotherapy. Despite this, overall prognosis poor due to recurrences distant metastasis. We report a case 36-year-old female, who...
Abstract Introduction: Melioidosis is an infectious disease caused by a saprophytic bacterium, Burkholderia pseudomallei . It endemic to Southeast Asia and Northern Australia. may manifest as pulmonary lesion, osteomyelitis, abscesses in soft tissue various organs, or septicaemia. Case report: We report case of 40-year-old, diabetic man who presented with neck lump resulting from super-infection tuberculosis cavity B The patient was successfully managed drainage along meticulous excision the...
Hemangiopericytomas are rare, vascular neoplasms that derived from Zimmerman's capillary pericytes. They found most commonly in the retroperitoneum/pelvis and lower extremities known to have malignant biological behavior. Of paranasal sinuses, ethmoid sphenoid sinuses involved. We report an uncommon case of a 77-year-old man, who presented with history nasal block, discharge epistaxis since 10 years. On examination, there was fleshy polypoidal mass seen filling entire right cavity. CT scan...
Introduction: Computed tomography (CT) imaging is the choice of investigation for evaluation extent tumor under mucosa, locally and regionally. This study was undertaken to assess accuracy preoperative CT in staging carcinoma larynx hypopharynx. Materials Methods: In this retrospective study, all cases who were clinically (c) staged T3–T4 underwent surgery evaluated. The sensitivity (Sn), specificity (Sp), positive predictive value (PPV), negative (NPV), (Ac) a scan detect cartilaginous...
Considering the uprising number of Head and neck cancer in state with limited options medical surgical treatment, focus this study involved on chemotherapy advanced cancers. The aim was to evaluate efficacy toxicity combination Cisplatin 5-Fluorouracil (PF) as induction patients locally squamous cell head neck.Forty four previously untreated stage III -IV inoperable cases were included prospective study. Induction consisted 3 cycles 100mg/mt(2) infusion day 1, 750mg/mt(2) 2, 1000mg/mt2 an...
Rhinosporidiosis is a chronic granulomatous disease caused by Rhinosporidium seeberi. It predominantly affects the mucous membranes of nose and nasopharynx. Clinically lesion presents as pink or red pedunculated polyp in one both nostrils. Diagnosis can be made aspiration cytology examination with May-Grunwald-Giemsa, hematoxylin eosin, Periodic acid-Schiff mucicarmine staining. Definitive diagnosis histopathology specimen. We report case at lateral pharyngeal wall which very rare site for...