Grisel syndrome is defined as atlanto-axial subluxation following infections of upper airway. These patients present with torticollis which is persistent. Radiology is normal in these patients. This is actually a sinister problem which should always be kept in mind before taking up a patient for adenotonsillectomy. Subclinical subluxation of atlanto-axial joint may become overt causing brain stem compression following adenotonsillectomy surgery. This actually occurs because the paraspinal muscles are relaxed (due to the use of muscle relaxants) during the procedure. The actual position of tonsillectomy (Rose position) aggravates this condition. This article attempts to explore this problem with a review of 10 year published literature on this subject.

This article attempts to analyze all cases of odontogenic cysts involving upper jaw who presented at
Stanley Medical college during 2007 – 2012. This article analyzes the incidence of these cysts
during the above said period, age of occurence, sex prediliction if any, clinical presentations and
optimal treatment modality. Common complaints with which patients presented to our Institution
was swelling over jaw, next was loosening of dentition, paresthesia. 30 patients had presented with
cysts involving upper jaw out of which 29 were females and one was male. All these patients
underwent surgical removal of the cystic lesion.

Pleomorphic adenoma is the common salivary gland tumour encountered. Most of these tumours occur in major salivary glands; Parotid gland happens to be the commonly involved one. This case report discusses a case of intraoral salivary gland tumour (in the hard palate). This case report discusses a case of pleomorphic adenoma of hard palate with a review of corresponding world literature. Even though these tumours are painless and slow growing ones, it is important to identify these cases rather early and extirpate them totally.

A careful study of anatomy of orbit is very important to an ENT surgeon because of its proximity to the para nasal sinuses. A comprehensive knowlege of orbital and peri orbital anatomy is necessary to understand the various disorders of this region and in its surgical mangement. Current day otolaryngologists venture into other unchartered territories like orbit, lacrimal sac etc. Anatomical knowledge of this area will help otolaryngologists to avoid complications during surgical procedures involving this area. This article attempts to explore this topic from otolaryngologist’s perspective.

Anatomically paranasal sinuses are in close proximity to vital structures like brain and orbit. Lesions affecting nasal sinuses can affect these areas as well. Infections involving mucosal lining of paranasal sinuses can also spread to these adjacent vital areas. This article attempts to study the orbital and intra cranial complications of sinusitis.

Intrinsic rhinitis is defined as a non infective and non allergic condition characterised by nasal block, rhinorrhoea and hyposmia. This is purely a medical condition. Awareness of this condition will help us to avoid unnecessary surgical procedures on patients suffering from this disorder. Surgery should be reserved only for cases that are intractable to medical management. This article discusses the complete gamut of this disorder.

Paranasal sinuses are air filled hollow sacs seen around the skull bone. These sacs precisely surround the nasal cavity. There are four paired sinuses surrounding the nasal cavity. This article attempts to trace the history of anatomy of paranasal sinuses from early 16th century till date. The advent of nasal endoscopes have added another dimension to the anatomical study of paranasal sinuses. The entire subject of anatomy of paranasal sinuses has been rewritten after endoscopes were started to be used commonly.

Introduction: Epistaxis is defined as bleeding from the nasal cavity. It is actually a Greek word for nose bleed. It is actually a very common problem and hence its incidence is rather difficult to access. Crude estimates or its incidence ranges from 5 – 14%1. The incidence of epistaxis also shows significant increase during winter […]

Dentigerous cysts are the most common developmental odontogenic cysts. They are usually derived from the epithelial remnants of tooth forming organs. These cysts increase in size gradually. There may also be associated bone resorption. Managing these lesions creates problems in
children. It is always better to be conservative in managing this problem in children because dentition is yet to complete in them.

Introduction: Anaesthesia of nose and nasal cavity are indicated for various diagnostic and surgical procedures involving the nose. Some of these indications include: 1. Insertion of Ryles tube 2. Diagnostic nasal endoscopy 3. Repair of fracture nasal bone1 4. Nasal packing for epistaxis 5. Foreign body removal 6. Abscess drainage / Septal hematoma drainage 7. […]