Non-keratinizing carcinoma of the sinonasal cavity is a rare entity. There are very few reports concerning this type of malignancy Transitional cell cacinoma arise from the epithelial lining of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses as ectodermal in origin. The incidence of sinonasal malignancy is approximately 3.5 per 100000 populations per year 1 of this 15-20% are nonkeratinizing carcinoma. Male preponderance (male to female ratio is 3.3:1) typical presentation like unilateral nasal polyp tendency to recurs after removal. Etiology is unknown; sulphur, tobacco, infection and other occupational exposure have been associated.
Tuberculosis is a chronic granulomatous disease which can affect any part of the body. Both primary and secondary tuberculosis can occur in the oral cavity, of which primary is a rare condition with the tongue being the most commonly affected site. We report a case of primary tuberculosis of tongue in a 46 year old male patient who presented with hemimacroglossia. Tuberculosis was not suspected clinically and there was no other focus elsewhere in the body. FNAC was attempted but was inconclusive. Diagnosis was made after histopathological examination.
Capillary haemangioma is a benign rapidly growing lesion characterized by a proliferation of capillaries arranged in lobules and separated by a loose connective tissue stroma, often infiltrated by inflammatory cells. Most mucosal capillary haemangioma of head and neck arise in the oral cavity, but the nasal cavity involvement is rare. The most common symptoms are unilateral epistaxis and nasal obstruction. The treatment of choice is surgery to remove the tumour even for large lesion.
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