Key Points ▪ In congenital sensorineural hearing loss, approximately 20% of inner ears demonstrate a radiographically detectable abnormality. ▪ Many patterns of deformity appear to result from disturbance in the…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
Key Points ▪ Most foreign bodies found in the airway or alimentary tract occur in boys under the age of 3 years. Common airway foreign bodies include peanuts, seeds, and…
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…
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…
