Primary branchiogenic carcinoma – is it a valid entity?

Abstract

Ÿ Primary branchiogenic carcinoma, which is a squamous cell carcinoma arising in a branchial cyst, is extremely rare and a highly contentious clinicopathological entity. Ÿ The case report highlights the controversy surrounding this entity and establishes the diagnosis based on a set of histopathologic criteria proposed by Martin et al, and later modified by Khafif et al. Ÿ In this case the identification of the normal cyst lining, zone of transition and the frankly invasive component, within the same lesion supported a diagnosis of primary branchiogenic carcinoma over a metastasis.

Nutritional, Functional Properties and Applications of Mee (Madhuca longifolia) Seed Fat

“…The saponification value, iodine value, peroxide value, acid value, melting point, smoke point, specific gravity, and refractive index are some physicochemical parameters which were studied using AOCS (1999) and AOAC (1999) methods [12]. As coconut oil is the most cooking fat in Asian countries, it is vital to compare the physiochemical properties of Mee fat with coconut oil when popularizing Mee fat for edible uses (Table 1) [12,13]. Most of the available research studies are on fatty acid profiles of Indian Mee varieties [7].…”