An extremely rare case of a cutaneous fistula of the submandibular salivary gland is presented. The etiology of the fistula was a foreign body in Wharton's duct.

We describe the clinical course, management and histo-pathological findings.

Malignant cartilaginous tumours of the larynx are very rare, and usually arise from the cricoid cartilage. We report the first documented case of a chondrosarcoma of the epiglottis. The diagnosis, histology and treatment of these tumours are discussed.

A case of acquired tracheo-oesophageal fistula in a 16-year-old boy, caused by a bullet wound, is presented. The fistula was located just below the cricoid cartilage and was successfully treated by excision of the fistula followed by enterposition of the sternomastoid muscle.

Accessory salivary gland tissue is well recognized and is found in 21 per cent of the population. Tumours of the accessory salivary tissue are rare and comprise only 1 per cent of all parotid gland tumours.

A pleomorphic adenoma of Stensen's duct is described. A circular constriction of this duct by the tumour with retention of saliva in the parotid gland was observed.

Mycobacterial cervical lymphadenitis, or scrofula, is a disease dating back thousands of years.

In spite of modern treatment and public health measures, scrofula persists but is infrequently seen.

Five patients with cervical tuberculous lymphadenitis as a sole presentation have been seen in our department in the last 10 years.

The clinical presentation and current methods of diagnosis and treatment are described.

A short historical review is given.