Prognostic value of hypoxia-inducible factors (angiogenin and endoglin) in open partial laryngectomies: uni- and multivariate analyses

Aug 25, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Prognostic value of hypoxia-inducible factors (angiogenin and endoglin) in open partial laryngectomies: uni- and multivariate analyses

Abstract Purpose Advances in transoral laser microsurgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy (and their combinations) have reduced the indications for open partial laryngectomies, although they have replaced total laryngectomies in selected advanced…

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Idiopathic recurrent pneumoparotitis

Aug 25, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Idiopathic recurrent pneumoparotitis

Abstract Parotid swelling in a child can represent any of a variety of pathologies, including lymphadenitis, autoimmune disorders, other inflammatory conditions, vascular malformations, or neoplasms. Parotitis is usually infectious in…

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Single photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography for malignant otitis externa: lesion not shown on planar image

Aug 25, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Single photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography for malignant otitis externa: lesion not shown on planar image

Abstract Malignant otitis externa is a severe and rare infection of the external acoustic meatus. Triphasic bone and 67 Ga scintigraphies are used to initial detect and follow-up the response…

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Plasmacytoma of the larynx

Aug 25, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Plasmacytoma of the larynx

Abstract Amyloid is an extracellular proteinaceous low-molecular-weight fibril. In the larynx, amyloid deposits usually represent a benign localized disease. Although laryngeal amyloidosis is an indolent lesion, amyloid deposition in the…

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Short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctiva injection and tearing presenting as sphenoiditis

Aug 25, 2017 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctiva injection and tearing presenting as sphenoiditis

Abstract Headaches secondary to paranasal sinus disease are a common problem in otolaryngology practice. However, short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCTs) are an extremely rare…

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