Parotid gland surgery can be challenging due to intricate relationship between the gland and facial nerve. Besides complete removal of the lesion, the main focus of surgery is centered on the facial nerve. Surgery can be technically demanding especially when the tumor is large or involves the deep lobe. We report a pat …
Sialolithiasis is the formation of calculi or sialoliths in the salivary gland. It is the most common benign condition of the salivary gland. Sialolithiasis can occur in all salivary glands. The submandibular gland is most commonly affected followed by the parotid gland. Calculi commonly measure less than 10 mm. Calcul …
We read with great interest the article entitled “Neck circumference as a useful marker for screening overweight and obesity in children and adolescents” published in the May issue of the Oman Medical Journal. The article highlights the worrying issue of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents including t …
We read the article titled ‘Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma in Oman: A descriptive analysis”, published in the May issue of the Oman Medical Journal (OMJ) with interest. The worldwide low incidence of the disease is reflected in the study whereby only 32 cases were identified within the nine-year period. On the contrary, naso …