10.1055/b-0038-162767 5.4 Swallowing Disorders 5.4.1 Zenker′s Diverticulum Key Features Zenker′s diverticulum is a posterior pharyngeal pulsion diverticulum. It occurs in an area of potential weakness (Killian-Jamieson, Laimer-Hackermann area, Killian′s dehiscence)…
10.1055/b-0038-162766 5.3 Voice Disorders 5.3.1 Papillomatosis Key Features Papillomatosis is the most common benign neoplasm of the larynx. It is a human papillomavirus (HPV)-induced lesion. There is a low chance…
10.1055/b-0038-162765 5.2 Neurolaryngology Key Features Neurolaryngeal examination is a key component in the evaluation of any voice disorder. Laryngeal dysfunction may be an early sign of systemic neurologic conditions, even…
10.1055/b-0038-162764 5.1 Laryngeal and Esophageal Emergencies 5.1.1 Stridor Key Features Stridor is an indication of airway compromise and should be considered an emergency. The priorities are to identify the site…
10.1055/b-0038-162762 4.7 Rhinologic Manifestations of Systemic Diseases Key Features Nonspecific sinonasal symptoms may be associated with a systemic disease. The symptoms are often managed medically to treat underlying disease. Radiographic…
10.1055/b-0038-162761 4.6 Taste Disorders Key Features The sense of taste is mediated by cranial nerves (CNs) VII, IX, and X. Most complaints of taste dysfunction are in fact olfactory disorders….
10.1055/b-0038-162760 4.5 Anosmia and Other Olfactory Disorders Key Features Olfactory sensory neurons situated in the nasal cavity constitute the first cranial nerve (CN I) and relay olfactory stimuli to the…
10.1055/b-0038-162759 4.4 Inverted Papillomas Key Features An inverted papilloma is a soft tissue neoplasm often arising from the lateral nasal wall. It is benign but can be locally aggressive. Malignant…
10.1055/b-0038-162758 4.3 Rhinitis 4.3.1 Nonallergic Rhinitis Key Features Many physicians fail to recognize nonallergic rhinitis (NAR), instead treating all rhinitis as allergic. Even when allergy has been ruled out, these…
10.1055/b-0038-162757 4.2 Rhinosinusitis 4.2.1 Acute Rhinosinusitis Key Features Rhinosinusitis is an inflammatory condition of the nose and sinuses. By definition of acute, signs and symptoms last less than one month….
