New-onset facial paralysis and undiagnosed recurrence of cutaneous malignancy: evaluation and management.

abstract：:Congenital agenesis of the sternum is an extremely unusual malformation rarely encountered by the practicing Otolaryngologist. It typically arises in conjunction with other midline ventral congenital anomalies, including abdominal, diaphragmatic, and cardiac malformations. We report a case series of two patients manag...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Vivero RJ,Fort A,Ruiz JW,Roy S

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of carcinoma arising in a membranous type of monomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland is reported, and the literature is reviewed. This may represent the first unequivocal case of carcinoma arising in a nonadenolymphomatous and nonsebaceous monomorphic adenoma of the salivary gland. ...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Chen KT

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The characteristics of response of 98 vestibular nuclei neurons were investigated in the barbiturate anesthetized cat. All type I and type II neurons (tonic and kinetic) responded to stimulation of the horizontal canals with step and impulse accelerations. Seventy-seven (79 per cent) neurons of all types demonstrated ...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Babin RW,Ryu JH,McCabe BF

更新日期：1980-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to investigate the relationship between peripheral vertigo and inflammation by using the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) as an inflammatory marker. We recruited 103 patients with peripheral vertigo (71 women, 32 men; mean age, 39.8 ± 14.7 years) who presented to the Otolaryngology Department of Dumlupina...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Ozbay I,Kahraman C,Balikci HH,Kucur C,Kahraman NK,Ozkaya DP,Oghan F

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The laryngeal mask airway (LMA) is regarded as a safer supraglottic airway for general anesthesia compared with conventional endotracheal tubes. We report a case of bilateral vocal cord palsy temporarily observed after using the LMA, which required urgent tracheotomy. Severe swelling of the arytenoid suggested that bi...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Endo K,Okabe Y,Maruyama Y,Tsukatani T,Furukawa M

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：CASE:A 57year old female patient presented with a painful right-sided neck mass that on MRI was shown to be adherent to the posterior aspect of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. The mass was surgically resected en bloc without complications. Histopathologic analysis revealed the mass to be a myxoma. REVIEW:To date, ther...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Tataryn Z,Tracy J,Tsang C,Wu J,Heilman CB,Wein RO

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The pedicled nasoseptal mucoperiosteal flap is currently widely used for the reconstruction of a skull base defect following transsphenoidal surgery. The flap is generally secured in position by a Foley catheter balloon. We describe an alternative technique using cylinders of Gelfoam™ (Pfizer Incorporated) t...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Massoud EAS,Hebb ALO,Clarke DB

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cartilaginous columellar strut is a well established, commonly used graft in rhinoplasty which provides support and stability to the nasal base. The risk of such a graft is related to grafts designs, whereby the posterior aspect can cause clicking with movement across the anterior nasal spine. We present an additi...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Harirchian S,Murray KP,Eloy JA

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Divided nevus, which is also known as "kissing nevus," "split ocular nevus" and "panda nevus" is a rare congenital dermatological abnormality that occurs on opposing margins of upper and lower eyelids. There is a paucity of literature on this rare anomaly, with most knowledge from this disease process derived from iso...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Desai SC,Walen S,Holds JB,Branham G

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Wegener granulomatosis is an immune-mediated, systemic vasculitis with unknown etiology that can be seen in almost any anatomical site. Positivity for antineutrophil cytoplasmic antigene, which is a serological marker, and presence of granulomatous vasculitis in histopathologic specimens from the lesions are accepted ...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Yildirim N,Arslanoglu A,Aygun N

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Metastatic calcification (MC) commonly results secondary to phosphorus and calcium dysregulation in end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Only once before has MC been reported to involve a true vocal cord. A 35-year-old man with ESRD and secondary hyperparathyroidism was evaluated for hoarseness. Three years ago, he underwe...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Patel NP,Wright SC,Bergman S

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An unusual recurring mass presented in the parotid region in a young woman. The presentation of the mass was unusual in that it varied with the positioning of the patient's head and with exertional and emotional activity. Prior surgical attempts at cure were unsuccessful. Biplanar subtraction radiographic techniques w...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Schulman NH,Carothers A,Gould WJ

更新日期：1981-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Cystic masses of the supraclavicular fossa (SCF) are uncommon. The diverse anatomical structures within the SCF create an extended differential diagnosis for any mass arising in the SCF. This study describes the presenting symptoms, radiologic findings, medical and surgical management, and posttreatment outcome...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Lin HW,Lister MT,Deschler DG

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Experiments performed within the last 15 years on cochleas of live animals indicate that the cochlear sound analysis is much sharper than was expected from Békésy's experiments on postmortem preparations. The mechanism underlying the sharp analysis has not yet been ascertained experimentally. However, details of mecha...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Zwislocki JJ,Kletsky EJ

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Semicircular canal dehiscence (SCD) is a condition of the inner ear wherein the temporal bone adjacent to the vestibular apparatus thins or erodes completely. It has no clear epidemiological predisposing factors that have been identified to date. Its diagnosis is made difficult by a clinical presentation that often ov...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Peress L,Telian SA,Srinivasan A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Potential fascial spaces of the neck communicate inferiorly with the mediastinum and thus provide a route for spread of infections. It is very uncommon for supraglottitis to spread to one of these spaces. In this rare case, this infection not only involved the parapharyngeal space but also followed the anatomic path d...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Shahzad A

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thromboses in Trousseau's syndrome are typically confined to the vascular system of the extremities and viscera. The authors report a case of sequential bilateral internal and external jugular-vein thromboses secondary to this paraneoplastic hypercoagulable state. The etiologies of commonly encountered head and neck v...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Liu PG,Jacobs JB,Reede D

更新日期：1985-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical characteristics of 99 consecutive patients with acquired and perioperatively established aural cholesteatoma were compared with those of 81 patients with chronic otitis without cholesteatoma (controls). The patients answered a questionnaire, and preoperative and perioperative clinical observations were record...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Aberg B,Westin T,Tjellström A,Edström S

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus or Selenarctos thibetanus), also known as the Tibetan black bear, the Himalayan black bear, or the moon bear is a omnivorous mammal. This animal is declared threatened animal and rarely comes in human contact. Recent decrease in forest area has, however, increased the chances o...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Thakur JS,Mohan C,Sharma DR

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three patients with laryngeal chondrosarcoma were observed at the ENT Department of Padua University from 1966 to 1983. Including the present observations, about 150 of these neoplasms have been described in the literature. The male to female ratio was 3:1, and the age at diagnosis ranged from 33 to 91 years (median, ...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Ferlito A,Nicolai P,Montaguti A,Cecchetto A,Pennelli N

更新日期：1984-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neck dissection is recommended for patients with head and neck cutaneous melanoma and nodal metastasis. However, there appears to be no clear evidence to guide the extent of nodal resection. METHODS:Loco-regional recurrence (LR), overall survival (OS) and progression free survival (PFS) was retrospectively ...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Supriya M,Narasimhan V,Henderson MA,Sizeland A

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Three patients with otologic disorders developed complications related to hypercoagulability. This report was prepared to increase the awareness among otolaryngologists of the diagnosis and management of hypercoagulable states, and to encourage expert consultation when indicated. MATERIALS AND METHODS:One...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Gold S,Kamerer DB,Hirsch BE,Cass SP

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:A case-control study was done to confirm the higher prevalence of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) among sickle cell patients (HbSS) from southern Brazil. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Twenty-eight patients and 28 matched normal controls were studied. Besides complete anamneses and physical otolaryngological examinati...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Piltcher O,Cigana L,Friedriech J,Ribeiro FA,da Costa SS

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four patients had Eikenella corrodens infections involving the head and neck in different ways. The organism is discussed as a pathogen in mixed infections and as the predominant organism in other processes. As part of the resident microflora of mucous membrane surfaces, it is an important potential pathogen in a numb...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Drake AF,Wolf GT,Fischer JJ

更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Tumors arising from different sites of the head and neck area have very different clinical behavior. Loss or reduction of expression of adhesion molecules has been assumed to play a critical role in the development of head and neck carcinomas. The aim of this study is to determine if there are differences in ...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Rodrigo JP,Dominguez F,Alvarez C,Herrero A,Suarez C

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:As the incidence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) increases, otolaryngologists are more likely to encounter patients from this population during tonsillectomy. The purpose of this study was to examine whether outcomes differ between pediatric patients with and without ASD in a national cohort of children un...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Printz JN,Mirkin KA,Hollenbeak CS,Carr MM

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have shown that propylene glycol causes inflammatory changes and cholesteatoma when applied to chinchilla middle ears. Vitamin A and synthetic analogues are essential for the normal differentiation of epithelial tissues. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the administration of isotreti...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Jove MA,Vassalli L,Raslan W,Applebaum EL

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Retrocochlear pathological findings may be suggested by findings on the brainstem response and acoustic sensorineural reflex (AR) tests. We describe the incidence of acoustic neuroma presenting as sudden hearing loss (SHL) and the effectiveness of the discrimination (DISC) test, the brainstem-evoked response, a...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Chaimoff M,Nageris BI,Sulkes J,Spitzer T,Kalmanowitz M

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In this study, we evaluate the effect of acyclovir in the treatment of recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP), in addition to CO2 surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We include 12 patients who had aggressive RRP and required at least three prior endoscopic surgeries in this study. Acyclovir treatment start...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Kiroğlu M,Cetik F,Soylu L,Abedi A,Aydoğan B,Akçali C,Kiroğlu F,Ozsahinoğlu C

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acinic cell carcinoma is a rare tumor of the head and neck that mainly affects the parotid gland but occasionally involves the minor salivary glands of the upper aerodigestive tract. The authors present a case report of an occurrence of a low-grade acinic cell carcinoma of the true vocal fold, which they believe to be...

journal_title：American journal of otolaryngology

authors： Rassaei N,Frye DA,Harter KW,Troost TR,Ozdemirli M

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00