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Pavan Kumar Namdar ¹, B. Krishna Prasanth ², N. Aravindha Babu ³, M. Prabakaran ⁴

Affiliations
1 Department of Radiodiagnosis, Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital, IN
2 COCPAR, IN
3 Department of Oral Pathology, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, IN
4 Department of Radiodiagnosis, Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research, IN

Abstract

Eagle syndrome is group of symptoms caused by an elongated ossified styloid process, the cause of which remains unclear. This is a rare finding that often goes undetected in the absence of radiographic studies. Eagle syndrome can occur unilaterally or bilaterally and most frequently results in symptoms of dysphagia, headache, pain on rotation of the neck, pain on extension of the tongue, change in voice, and a sensation of hypersalivation. In this case, we present the diagnostic CT and lateral view plain film radiography findings of a 42-year-old woman with clinical evidence of Eagle syndrome.

Keywords

Eagle’s Syndrome, Styloid Process Elongation , Stylohyoid Ligament Ossification.

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Y. Sri Janani ¹, R. Ishwarya ¹, Srilatha ¹, B. Krishna Prasanth ², N. Aravindha Babu ³

Affiliations
1 MERF Institute of Speech and Hearing, Chennai, IN
2 COCPAR, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Bharath Institute Of Higher Education & Research, IN
3 Department of Oral Pathology, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research, IN

Abstract

Dysphagia is a growing concern in patients with tongue cancer that leads to malnutrition, dehydration, weight loss, reduced functional abilities, and fear of eating and drinking which can also lead to depression and reduced quality of life. Glossectomy is removal of the entire or parts of the tongue which may lead to difficulty in swallowing, speech, breathing activities etc. Rehabilitating patients with glossectomy pose a great challenge for the clinicians and hence a careful observation and evaluation of residual oral function should be always carried out in such patients. This article throws light on management of swallowing difficulty secondary to hemi-mandibuloglossectomy in a 79 year old male patient with tracheostomy and Ryle’s Naso-Gastric tube with the attempt of restoring the speech and function of the patient through speech and swallowing therapy.

Keywords

Dysphagia, Mandibulo Glossectomy, Aspiration.

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N. Pavan Kumar ¹, B. Krishna Prasanth ², M. Prabakaran ¹, Aravindha Babu ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Radiology, Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital, IN
2 Department of Epidemiology, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, IN
3 Department of Oral Pathology, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research, IN

Abstract

Osteopoikilosis is a rare autosomal dominant or sporadic osteosclerotic dysplasias characterised by homogenous, small, multiple, discrete, symmetric round or ovoid radio densities in cancellous bones. Recognition of this asympomatic condition by plain radiograph makes other expensive investigations unnecessary. Here we present a case report of 28 yrs-old male incidentally found to have osteopoikilosis.

Keywords

Osteopoikilosis, Benign Bone Lesions, Asymptomatic.

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P. B. Jaya Lakshmi ¹, S. Anusha Rao ¹, A. Mathew Nishanth ¹, B. Krishna Prasanth ², N. Aravindha Babu ³

Affiliations
1 MASLP Post Graduate Students, MERF Institute of Speech & Hearing, Department of Community Medicine, Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research, IN
2 Assistant Professor & Epidemiologist, Department of Community Medicine, Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research, IN
3 Professor, Department of Oral Pathology, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research, IN

Abstract

Aim and Objectives: The study aims in investigating the awareness of dyslexia among school teachers (primary, secondary and higher secondary) of Chennai, India and also to determine whether age, years of experience of school teachers, location and type of school (Government/Government aided or private) influence awareness of dyslexia in teachers.

Materials and Method: The study sample consists of 249 teachers from schools in Chennai. A validated questionnaire consisting of 20 questions was used to assess the knowledge of dyslexia among school teachers.

Results: The results show that the overall awareness of dyslexia among school teachers varied between inadequate knowledge to adequate knowledge. Age and years of experience has an influence on the awareness of dyslexia. But the location and type of school did not show statistically significant difference.

Conclusion: Majority of the school teachers (54.6%) were found to be fairly adequate knowledge on dyslexia. Thus, educating all the teachers about the characteristics of dyslexia and guiding them in identifying and providing adequate support to the dyslexic children is one of the important aspects that has to be focused. Thereby, providing educational training program will aid in early identification and intervention for children with dyslexia.

Keywords

Dyslexia, Teachers, Awareness, Chennai.

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