<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Neck swellings are one of the commonest clinical presentations encountered by the practicing physicians. Hence; we undertook the present study to assess the incidence and nature of various head and neck swellings by FNAC.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> The present study included evaluation of data of all the patients that underwent FNAC for various head and neck swellings. A total of 100 patients were included in this study in which FNAC was performed with lesions in the head and neck regions in the otorhinolaryngology, pediatric, and surgery departments. Cleaning of the area, to be aspirated, was done and a 23‑gauge needle with syringe and trocar was inserted at convenient angles to the lesions and multiple hits was made within the lesion, with sufficient negative pressure; the needle was removed and the pressure was applied to the area of aspiration to avoid bleeding or hematoma formation. </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Majority of the patients with head and neck swellings belong to the age group of 21 to 30 years. Only 6 and 4 patients were having age of 51 to 60 years and 61 years and above respectively. Out of 100 patients, 36 were males and 64 were females. In a total of 54 patients, diagnosis of inflammatory lesion was made while in case of 34 and 12 patients; diagnosis of benign and malignant lesions was made respectively.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Most of the swellings occurring in the head and neck region are inflammatory in nature and affect females more frequently than males.</p>
Dengue Fever is caused by Dengue Viruses (4 Serotypes) by the bites of aedes aegypti mosquito. Laboratory findings in dengue cases show leucopenia and thrombocytopenia which is mild in nature. In this study we have made an attempt to compare platelet count in seropositive and seronegative dengue cases in and around Raichur District. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To compare the platelet count in seropositive and seronegative dengue fever patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS USED: Automated cell counter (SYSMEX-5PART). Specimen: Blood or serum in a red top tube. Acute and convalescent specimens do not need be sent together. Collection: KHEL Serology kit with the yellow (red) top blood tubes or any other red topped, clot separator blood tubes. Volume: 2 cc (ml.) of centrifuged serum or plasma. Storage: On ice or in refrigerator (not in a freezer) until it is delivered to CDC Dengue Branch. Any specimens stored greater than a month prior to arrival at CDC will not be tested. Timing of collection for serology: Acute-obtained up to 5 days after onset of symptoms; convalescent-6 or more days after the onset of symptoms. Test results are normally available 3 days (PCR) to 1 week (serology) after specimen receipt. During periods of a severe dengue epidemic it may be necessary to prioritize testing based on the severity of disease. Any severe case that is hospitalized should be indicated on the form.
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