Objectives: To determine frequency of patients who consult at advanced stage [stage III or VI] of the disease and to Identify factor responsible for late consultation Setting & duration: CMH-Rawalpindi for a period of 1.5 years, between Jan-2009 to June-2010 Design: Cross-sectional survey Patients& methods: All patients (n=88) with head & neck tumors presenting at Head & Neck/Oncology clinic, w...

The clinical and neurodevelopmental profile of 51 children with Autistic disorder, from a referral population was studied. A detailed history and examination was undertaken. The development/intelligence quotient and social quotient were assessed. Standard diagnostic tests were applied in children above 2 years of age. Younger children were evaluated with a screening test and re-evaluated at 2 y...