Salivary Gland Disease in Children

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Key Points ▪ Most salivary gland lesions in children have an inflammatory origin. ▪ Accurate diagnosis of salivary gland disorders depends on a thorough history and a good physical examination….

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Voice Disorders

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Key Points ▪ Evaluation and management of voice disorders in children may be more challenging because of their inability to cooperate, lack of awareness of the problem, and lack of…

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Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis

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Key Points ▪ Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is a devastating albeit rare disease in which papillomas of the airway cause hoarseness and airway obstruction. ▪ The disease is caused by…

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Cleft Lip and Palate

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Key Points ▪ Cleft lip and palate deformities constitute the most common congenital defects of the head. ▪ The etiology of clefting is multifactorial. Its prevalence varies among ethnic groups…

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Pediatric Tracheal Anomalies

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Key Points ▪ Tracheal anomalies in children represent one of the greater challenges in pediatric otolaryngology. In addition to the compromised airway, there is a high prevalence of associated anomalies….

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Glottic and Subglottic Stenosis

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Key Points ▪ Glottic and subglottic stenosis may arise from diverse etiologies that include, in descending order of frequency, iatrogenic causes such as prolonged endotracheal intubation or laryngeal surgery; external…

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Aspiration and Swallowing Disorders

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Key Points ▪ The first priority in evaluating children with aerodigestive disorders is to ensure a safe airway. ▪ The coordination of breathing and swallowing is crucial to survival, because…

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Differential Diagnosis of Neck Masses

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Key Points ▪ The two major categories of neck masses in children are congenital and acquired lesions. The majority of congenital lesions are cysts, whereas most acquired lesions are infectious…

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