A rare case of carcinoma on hard palate

  • Ms. Khuraijam Menao Devi Godavari College of Nursing
  • Ms. Jayshri Siddharth Jadhav Godavari College of Nursing
Keywords: Carcinoma, , Dull Aching, Weight Loss, Loss of Appetite

Abstract

Introduction: The hard palate is a thin horizontal bony plate made up of two facial skeleton bones that run across the roof of the mouth. The palatine process of the maxilla and the horizontal plate of palatine bone are the bones. The alveolar arch, formed by the alveolar process and holds the top teeth in place, has a complex palate that runs its length (when these are developed).

Clinical findings: Pain, difficulty in breathing, difficulty in mastication, difficulty in deglutition, balm application, change in voice, tooth exfoliation, lack of appetite Diagnostic evaluation: A male of 58 yrs old was brought by his son with a complaint of pain which is gradual in onset, dull aching, aggravates on chewing, difficulty in deglutition since two months, burning sensation on the consumption of spicy food since two months change in voice, nasal discharge, loss of appetite, weight loss, tooth exfoliation in the upper front region of jaw, and balm application (2-3 episodes, 15 days back).

Therapeutic investigation: X-ray, USG, MRI, CT scan, biopsy.

Outcome: After treatment, the patient shows excellent improvement.

Conclusion: A male of 58 years old was admitted on 28/9/2020 with a rare case of Wilms tumor. He was 45 kg, and his height was 158 cm. He was admitted to the hospital, where all investigations and treatments began. He improved dramatically after therapy and continued to do so until my last day of care.

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Author Biographies

Ms. Khuraijam Menao Devi, Godavari College of Nursing

Associate Professor, Godavari College of Nursing.

Ms. Jayshri Siddharth Jadhav, Godavari College of Nursing

Assistant Professor, Godavari College of Nursing.

Published
2022-04-30
How to Cite
Devi, M. K. M., & Jadhav, M. J. S. (2022). A rare case of carcinoma on hard palate. International Journal of Medical Studies, 7(4), 57-64. Retrieved from http://ijmsonline.in/index.php/ijms/article/view/224