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Photodynamic therapy, the fourth oncological intervention modality has proved its successfulness in the management of variety of pathologies involving the human body. Our aim in this prospective clinical study was to evaluate the outcome following ultrasound-guided iPDT of pathologies involving the head and neck region as well as the upper and lower limbs. Patients’ reports on quality of life with clinical and radiological evaluation were the main end point parameters used to assess the outcome.

Postoperatively the patients complained of a severe sore throat with evidence of significant palatal abrasions and uvular swelling on examination. On later review the sore throat was reported to have lasted around 5–10 days. At the six week outpatient review, all patients reported full recovery with no visible evidence of residual palatal or uvular scarring or other anaesthetic sequelae. Conclusion LMAs are useful and occasionally life saving airways adjuncts but are not without complications. Both the surgeon and anaesthetist should recognise and ensure trauma is minimised to the oropharynx during all stages of surgery. from 1st Scientific Meeting of the Head and Neck Optical Diagnostics Society London, UK. 14 March 2009

Interstitial PDT was performed using a baseline MRI scan as a guide. Clinical and radiological assessments at follow-up showed a promising reduction in lesional size. Conclusion Conventional management of chondrosarcoma includes conservative, intra-lesional steroids, chemotherapeutic drugs, radiotherapy and surgical excision. Unfortunately none of which are curative as the lesion inevitably recurs. The authors commend PDT as a repeatable treatment option in management of these lesions. from 1st Scientific Meeting of the Head and Neck Optical Diagnostics Society London, UK. 14 March 2009