Otophyma: a rare variant of phymatous rosacea

Aug 23, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Otophyma: a rare variant of phymatous rosacea

Abstract Background Phymatous rosacea is characterized by thickened skin and irregular surface contours as the result of variable combinations of fibrosis, sebaceous hyperplasia and lymphoedema. Otic phyma is rarely seen…

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Leiomyoma of the sternothyroid muscle

Aug 23, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Leiomyoma of the sternothyroid muscle

Abstract Background Leiomyomas are benign cutaneous tumors of smooth muscle origin. Only a small percentage of leiomyomas arise in the head and neck region. We present the first case of…

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A unique case of penetrating neck and cervical spine trauma resulting in vertebral artery transection and internal carotid artery laceration

Aug 23, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on A unique case of penetrating neck and cervical spine trauma resulting in vertebral artery transection and internal carotid artery laceration

Abstract Objectives Describe the presentation and treatment of a patient who suffered a penetrating cervical trauma resulting in occlusion of the vertebral and internal carotid arteries. Methods The electronic medical…

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Immunoglobulin G4-related disease of the orbital cavity, cervical lymph nodes and greater auricular nerve: case report

Aug 23, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Immunoglobulin G4-related disease of the orbital cavity, cervical lymph nodes and greater auricular nerve: case report

Abstract IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is a novel clinicopathological entity characterised by elevated tissue levels of IgG4-positive plasma cells. It can present in almost every organ systems. We present a case…

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