conclusions the age and location of neck masses are the most important variables. the data in this study showed that the neoplastic lesions (including metastatic lesions) were the most common neck masses and the anterior triangle was the most common anatomical location. in addition, age can play an important role in differential diagnosis. therefore, any mass in the neck, especially in older pa...

introduction: delay in the diagnosis of tuberculosis increases the risk of death and enhances the transmission of disease in the community. this study aims to determine the patient and health service delay and factors affecting it in tuberculosis diagnosis. materials & methods: a cross-sectional survey that included all the public health centers was conducted in markazi province from march 2009...

introduction: different oral lesions have clinical characteristics which in some cases are similar. therefore, in these cases histopathological examination for correct diagnosis is necessary. the aim of this study was to evaluate the compatibility rate of clinical and histopathological diagnosis of oral lesions in zahedan school of dentistry. methods: in this retrospective study, determination ...

introduction: diagnosis of tuberculosis under the national tuberculosis control program (ntcp) is based on microscopic examination of sputum. the main objective of this study was to assess the perception of physicians and patients regarding the importance of chest x-ray in diagnosing pulmonary tuberculosis with a view to suggest corrective measures. materials & methods: one hundred and eighty t...

background: splenic cysts are rare in all age groups and there are a few reports in the world literature. primary cysts occur most frequently in children and young adults, comprising around 25% of all nonparasitic splenic cysts. various techniques are suggested for the treatment of splenic cysts. in this case report, a huge epithelial splenic cyst in a 17-year-old female is presented and differ...

Introduction: Different oral lesions have clinical characteristics which in some cases are similar. Therefore, in these cases histopathological examination for correct diagnosis is necessary. The aim of this study was to evaluate the compatibility rate of clinical and histopathological diagnosis of oral lesions in Zahedan School of dentistry. Methods: In this retrospective study, determination ...