SPONTANEOUS REGRESSION OF A SYMPTOMATIC LARYNGOPYOCOELE

A laryngopyocoele is a rarely encountered neck mass which may cause respiratory obstruction. Spontaneous regression of an established symptomatic laryngopyocoele is an even more unusual situation, since most of the reported cases require immediate intervention for impending airway obstruction. A case of a laryngopyocoele showing spontaneous regression after antibiotic therapy is presented and the clinical aspects are reviewed

CUTANEOUS SEBACEOUS GLAND CARCINOMA IN THE POSTAURICULAR REGION

Carcinomas of the sebaceous glands of the skin are uncommon. These tumours metastasize frequently. A case of cutaneous sebaceous carcinoma localized in the postauricular region is presented with its exceptional large size and very poor prognosis

MANAGEMENT OF PARAPHARYNGEAL SPACE CYSTS

Parapharyngeal space cysts, besides salivary gland origin may be derived from the first and dorsal portions of the second pharyngeal pouches. They are mucosal or epethelial lined structures with no external or visceral opening and always present on the lateral aspects of the nasopharyngeal wall