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{"title":"The Diagnostic Performance of Pap Smear during Both Phases of the Menstrual Cycle: A Community-based Study in Southern Nigeria.","authors":"Akpome Akan, Lawrence Omo-Aghoja, Ayotunde Adeyinka","doi":"10.4103/npmj.npmj_296_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/npmj.npmj_296_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Incidence of cervical cancer can be reduced using screening tests such as Pap smear to detect the premalignant stage of the disease. Although there has been a preference for more expensive human papillomavirus DNA testing due to its higher sensitivity, the Pap smear remains still very relevant in low-resource settings being cheaper and more readily available, hence the need to study factors influencing its performance.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The objective of this study was to determine if there is a difference in the diagnostic performance of Pap smear performed during the proliferative and secretory phases of a menstrual cycle, using colposcopy as the gold standard.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>It was a community-based, comparative cross-sectional study conducted in Oghara, in Ethiope West Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria, over a 32-week period from January to July 2020. The participants had an integrated four-step procedure comprising Pap smear sample collection and colposcopy assessment performed during the proliferative and secretory phases of their menstrual cycle. Consenting participants who had an abnormal colposcopy finding during either phase of the cycle had cervical biopsy sampling.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was no significant difference in the sensitivities (0.00 vs. 0.00), specificities (99.04 vs. 97.14, P = 0.300), positive predictive values (0.00 vs. 0.00), negative predictive values (93.63 vs. 94.44, P = 0.672) and accuracies (92.80 vs. 91.60, P = 0.317) of Pap smears performed at proliferative and secretory phases of menstrual cycle.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Pap smear can be collected during either phase of a woman's menstrual cycle.</p>","PeriodicalId":19720,"journal":{"name":"Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal","volume":"32 2","pages":"120-126"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143985308","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Association between Maternal Vitamin B12 Status during Pregnancy and Neonatal Outcome - A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Punjari Purna Jyothi, Manasi Garg, Venkatesh Karthik, D Senkadhirdasan, Soundararajan Palanisamy, A R Rajasulochana","doi":"10.4103/npmj.npmj_19_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/npmj.npmj_19_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Maternal Vitamin B12 deficiency during pregnancy is associated with adverse outcomes, including preterm delivery, spontaneous abortion, intrauterine growth restriction and reduced Vitamin B12 levels in neonates.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>This study aimed to assess the impact of maternal Vitamin B12 levels on neonatal outcomes, particularly focusing on anthropometric measurements and Vitamin B12 status in newborns.</p><p><strong>Subjects and methods: </strong>This prospective study was conducted from February 2023 to January 2024, involving antenatal mothers over 28 weeks of gestation admitted for delivery to a tertiary care hospital. After obtaining ethical clearance and informed consent, blood samples were collected to measure maternal Vitamin B12 levels, which were classified as deficient, insufficient or sufficient. Neonatal outcomes, evaluated immediately after birth, included birth weight, length, head circumference and Vitamin B12 status. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 20.0. The Chi-square test was employed for analysing categorical variables, while one-way ANOVA was utilised for continuous variables.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among the 100 mothers studied, 72% had low Vitamin B12 levels, with 41% being deficient and 31% insufficient. Neonates born to mothers with low Vitamin B12 levels showed higher incidences of low birth weight (9%), small for gestational age (23%), short length (<10th percentile) (5%) and small head circumference (<10th percentile) (1%). Although 7% of newborns had low Vitamin B12 levels, no statistically significant association was found between maternal Vitamin B12 status and neonatal anthropometric measurements.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Maternal Vitamin B12 deficiency is associated with adverse neonatal outcomes, including lower birth weight rates. These findings emphasise the critical need for routine screening and supplementation of Vitamin B12 in pregnant women.</p>","PeriodicalId":19720,"journal":{"name":"Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal","volume":"32 2","pages":"142-146"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144031346","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Facilitating Integration of Acupuncture into Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period by Overcoming Challenges.","authors":"Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek Sudhakar Bobhate, Mira Ayu Duan Raharjo","doi":"10.4103/npmj.npmj_34_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/npmj.npmj_34_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pregnancy and the postpartum period have been acknowledged as crucial phases in the life of women. Addressing maternal health concerns during this period is the need of the hour, as this will improve pregnancy outcomes. The purpose of the current article is to explore the role of acupuncture in pregnancy and the postpartum period, identify the challenges in employing acupuncture and propose recommendations to overcome these identified challenges. Acupuncture in pregnancy and the postpartum period has been linked with multiple merits for pregnant women. Regardless of the utility, acupuncture has still not become part of an integral package of services offered by the healthcare delivery system to pregnant women. Acupuncture is a non-invasive and drug-free approach, it not only reduces dependence on pharmacological medications but even eliminates the potential side effects. In conclusion, acupuncture during pregnancy and the postpartum period can play a vital role in promoting a sense of wellness and positive pregnancy experiences. The need of the hour is to make concerted and collaborative efforts to ensure the integration of acupuncture into maternal health services and benefit pregnant women.</p>","PeriodicalId":19720,"journal":{"name":"Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal","volume":"32 2","pages":"154-156"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144064323","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and Syphilis among Antenatal Patients, Gastroenterology Patients and Blood Donors in Public Hospitals in Lagos.","authors":"Kehinde Sharafadeen Okunade, Emuobor Odeghe, Damilola O Akinlawon, Rita O Oladele","doi":"10.4103/npmj.npmj_28_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/npmj.npmj_28_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Blood-borne infections remain a significant public health challenge globally. Understanding their prevalence and risk factors is crucial for implementing preventive measures.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of blood-borne infections, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV) and syphilis, among patients attending public hospitals in Lagos, Nigeria.</p><p><strong>Subjects and methods: </strong>This was a cross-sectional study involving 352 participants, recruited from the antenatal, gastroenterology clinics and prospective donors from the blood banks in four general and one tertiary hospital in Lagos, Nigeria. Data were collected on demographic characteristics, risk factors and disease prevalence using structured questionnaires, and laboratory testing was performed using the B21147-01 HIV-HCV-HBsAg-Syphilis Combo Rapid Test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean age of participants was 37.2 ± 11.0 years. The majority were female (66.8%) and married (80.7%). The prevalence of HIV, hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) anti-HCV, and syphilis was 24.4%, 23.3%, 2.6% and 0.3%, respectively. There was significantly increased odds of HIV infection among participants with a history of sexually transmitted infections (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 2.3, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.0-5.1), and those who had skilled occupations (AOR = 4.5, 95% CI = 1.5-13.3). Participants with a family history of either HBV, HCV, chronic liver disease or hepatocellular carcinoma had significantly increased odds of being HBsAg positive (AOR = 7.8, 95% CI = 2.1-29.42).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Blood-borne viral infections are highly prevalent among people attending hospitals in Lagos, Nigeria. Enhanced screening, awareness and risk reduction education are recommended to reduce the burden of these infections.</p>","PeriodicalId":19720,"journal":{"name":"Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal","volume":"32 2","pages":"127-134"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143993568","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Advancement in Technologies and Practices to Control Listeria monocytogenes Contamination within the Food Processing Environment.","authors":"Ankit K Badge, Nandkishor J Bankar, Ankita Poddar, Vaishnavi H Mishra, Nancy Nair, Sampurna Borbora","doi":"10.4103/npmj.npmj_27_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/npmj.npmj_27_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In the expanding food processing environment, humans still face risks from certain harmful organisms that cause food contamination. One such ubiquitous organism is Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes), a facultative anaerobe, one of the infectious bacteria that can cause contamination in food processing settings. Food processing environments have inherent challenges in implementing preventive measures, including sanitation protocols, hygiene practices, advanced detection technologies and regulatory compliance. Advanced technologies and best practices are applied to control and prevent L. monocytogenes contamination in food processing environments. Environmental monitoring programmes and risk assessment strategies are important in identifying and mitigating potential sources of contamination. Employee training and education are important in maintaining a clean and safe food processing environment. By implementing an approach that incorporates both technological advancements and human factors, food manufacturers can effectively try to reduce the risk of contamination by L. monocytogenes and ensure the safety of their products for consumers. This review assesses advanced technologies and best practices to reduce L. monocytogenes contamination within food processing environments.</p>","PeriodicalId":19720,"journal":{"name":"Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal","volume":"32 2","pages":"81-87"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144030748","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sociodemographic Characteristics Implicated in Severe Caregiver Burden amongst Family Caregivers of Patients with Schizophrenia: A Cross-sectional Study.","authors":"Chioma Obiageli Onyia, Julia S Lethole, Gbenga Olorunfemi, Nnabuike Chibuoke Ngene","doi":"10.4103/npmj.npmj_4_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/npmj.npmj_4_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Sociodemographic characteristics can influence the burden of caring for patients with mental illnesses such as schizophrenia.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>The aim of this study was to ascertain the sociodemographic characteristics implicated in severe caregiver burden among family caregivers of patients with schizophrenia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Over 3 months, 300 caregivers of patients with schizophrenia were consecutively recruited at the psychiatry outpatient department in a tertiary hospital in Gauteng province, South Africa. The sociodemographic characteristics of the caregivers were ascertained. The 22-item Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI-22) was administered to the participants to measure the caregiver burden.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The range of ZBI-22 was 0-75 with a median of 19.00 (interquartile range [IQR]: 13.0-30.5). Severe burden occurred in 2.33% (7/300) of the participants. The sociodemographic characteristics that had the highest percentage amongst those with the severe burden (and their median burden score plus IQR) were increasing duration of caregiving 132.0 (72.0-264.0), residing in Northern Gauteng 17.0 (13.0-30.0), age ≥50 years 28.0 (18.0-36.0), female 23.5 (15.0-34.0), married 23.5 (17.0-31.0), parent 27.0 (16.0-36.0), living with the patient 20.0 (14.0-31.0), medical comorbidity 18.5 (14.0-31.0), secondary education 19.0 (13.0-29.0) and having another family member that requires care 27.0 (17.0-42.0).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Caregivers with the implicated characteristics require periodic evaluation of their burden of care to offer them available support including referral to appropriate socioeconomic agencies. A future research agenda is to investigate how these characteristics contribute to the burden of care in the study setting.</p><p><strong>Contribution: </strong>An array of sociodemographic characteristics is implicated in severe caregiver burden and their interactions in the study setting need further investigation.</p>","PeriodicalId":19720,"journal":{"name":"Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal","volume":"32 2","pages":"104-114"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144015921","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Pain and Satisfaction among Type 2 Diabetic Patients: Effects of Coughing, ShotBlocker and Vibration during Insulin Injection: A Randomised Controlled Trial.","authors":"Ali Dhahir Abdulyemmah, Haider Mohammed Majeed","doi":"10.4103/npmj.npmj_55_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/npmj.npmj_55_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Diabetes mellitus is a chronic illness that commonly leads to progressive and incapacitating of patients' condition over the past 20 years.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of the coughing technique, ShotBlockerTo evaluate the effects of the coughing technique, ShotBlocker and vibration device on pain intensity and patient satisfaction during subcutaneous (SC) insulin injections in hospitalised adults with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).</p><p><strong>Subjects and methods: </strong>The study was conducted at the Imam Al-Hassan Al Mujtaba Teaching Hospital, Al-Imam Al-Hasan Teaching Hospital, Al-Hindia Teaching Hospital, and Imam Al-Hussein Medical City in Holy Karbala. A simple random sampling of adults with T2DM was assigned in the current study from the previously mentioned setting. One hundred and forty patients were classified into 4 groups, 35 patients in the ShotBlocker group, 36 patients in the Vibration group 38 patients in the coughing group and 31 patients in the control group.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There were statistically significant differences in pain scores among the study groups (P = 0.000). The vibration group had significantly lower pain scores (P = 0.000). Similarly, the ShotBlocker group demonstrated significantly lower pain scores (P = 0.000), and the coughing group also exhibited significantly lower pain scores (P = 0.000) compared to the control group. Regarding satisfaction scores, there were statistically significant differences among the groups (P = 0.000). The vibration group had significantly higher satisfaction scores (P = 0.000). Similarly, the ShotBlocker group showed significantly higher satisfaction scores (P = 0.000), and the coughing group had significantly higher satisfaction scores (P = 0.004) compared to the control group.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The coughing technique, ShotBlocker and vibration device are effective, non-invasive methods for reducing pain and enhancing patient satisfaction during SC insulin injections in adults with T2DM.</p>","PeriodicalId":19720,"journal":{"name":"Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal","volume":"32 2","pages":"97-103"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144022774","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Quality of Consultation-liaison Referrals to the Psychiatry Department in a Nigerian Teaching Hospital: A Retrospective Study.","authors":"Sunday O Oriji, Justus U Onu, Obumneme K Nwiyi, Chijioke Chimbo, Paul O Erohubie, Ihechiluru G Anozie, Anthony C Enebe, Richard Uwakwe","doi":"10.4103/npmj.npmj_56_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/npmj.npmj_56_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Efficient consultation-liaison referrals to psychiatrists are essential in a multidisciplinary healthcare setting to optimise care, reduce unnecessary costs and bridge the treatment gap in mental health.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>The aim of this study is to analytically assess the quality and to identify deficiencies of consultation-liaison referrals from various medical specialties to psychiatry in a teaching hospital in Nigeria.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective review of 263 in-hospital referral letters to the Psychiatry Department from January 2022 to April 2024 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria, was conducted. Referrals addressed to clinical psychologists were excluded. An adapted 'Consultation and Referral Request Letter Assessment Tool' was utilised to assess the quality of referrals, which was then categorised into 'poor', 'fair' and 'good'.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean patient age was 40.68 years, with a balanced gender distribution. The study demonstrated that only 4.9% of the letters lacked a referral reason. Timing and urgency indicators were lacking in over 95% of the letters, and ongoing treatment information was absent in 77.2% of referrals. Notably, a quarter (25.1%) of the referral letters were objectively rated as poor in quality. The perceived usefulness of the referrals was significantly associated with the objectively assessed quality of the referrals (P = 0.01).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This audit highlights substantial deficiencies in referral letters to psychiatric services, which could complicate efficient triaging. There is a pressing need for a standardised referral template and education to enhance the quality of medical referrals, thus improving patient outcomes and resource utilisation.</p>","PeriodicalId":19720,"journal":{"name":"Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal","volume":"32 2","pages":"92-96"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144036653","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Enrolee's Knowledge and Satisfaction with State Health Insurance Scheme among Public School Teachers in Shomolu Local Government Area, Lagos State.","authors":"Ezekiel Oridota Olufela, Oluwatosin Hannah Adepoju, Anirejuoritse Alero Chima-Oduko, Adaeze Elfrida Egwudo, Kalanne Ada Alexander, Rita Arodovwe Agunlanna","doi":"10.4103/npmj.npmj_252_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/npmj.npmj_252_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>To bridge the coverage gap of health insurance and the delay in achieving universal health coverage, the State Health Insurance Scheme (SHIS) was established to ensure access to affordable health care for all. The scheme's sustainability and utilisation are largely dependent on the knowledge and satisfaction of its enrolees.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>The study aimed to assess enrolee's knowledge, utilisation and satisfaction with SHIS among public school teachers in Shomolu Local Government Area, Lagos State.</p><p><strong>Subjects and methods: </strong>This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted among 304 public school teachers in Shomolu Local Government Area, Lagos, Nigeria using a multistage sampling method. Data were collected using pre-tested semi-structured self-administered questionnaires and analysed with EPI Info 7.2 statistical software. The level of significance was set at P < 0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Thirty-four per cent of the respondents had good knowledge of health insurance while 66% were not familiar with the benefits and advantages. About 85.9% of the respondents have utilised the scheme and of these 51% were satisfied while 49% were not satisfied. There was a statistically significant association between out-of-pocket (OOP) and satisfaction (P = 0.0003), marital status and utilisation (P = 0.01) and OOP and utilisation (P = 0.03).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The majority of the teachers lacked adequate knowledge of health insurance and half of them are satisfied with the services. There should be increased awareness for enrolees joining the scheme and an urgent need to improve the quality of care/services among enrolees in the scheme.</p>","PeriodicalId":19720,"journal":{"name":"Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal","volume":"32 2","pages":"135-141"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144022619","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Lingual Cyst with Respiratory Epithelium: An Update of Scientific Literature.","authors":"Ernest Ebuka Aforka, Afolake Shakirat Salami, Osariemen Okhuaihesuyi, Abdul-Warith Akinshipo, Jacob Babatunde Afolabi","doi":"10.4103/npmj.npmj_20_25","DOIUrl":"10.4103/npmj.npmj_20_25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Tongue (lingual) cysts occurring on the dorsal or ventral surfaces present as swellings. These swellings could cause difficulty in eating, drinking, speaking or breathing. Lingual cyst with respiratory epithelium (LCRE) is a rare developmental cyst of which about 23 case reports exist in the literature. This report aimed to document a case of LCRE from our centre to update the literature and to distinguish it from other cysts of the tongue with or without respiratory epithelium in addition to other content. We present a case of lingual cyst in a 4-year-old boy of 4 years; histopathologic features revealed a cystic lesion lined by columnar ciliated epithelium with goblet cells, focal areas of squamous epithelium and areas of inflammation in the connective tissue. This confirms a diagnosis of LCRE. A discussion on the clinical and microscopic features that distinguishes it from the other tongue cyst is presented, and the need for an appropriate nomenclature is highlighted.</p>","PeriodicalId":19720,"journal":{"name":"Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal","volume":"32 2","pages":"160-164"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144037554","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}