Abstract The eustachian tube (ET) is normally closed, but it opens temporarily during swallowing. Patients with a patulous ET (PET) have various aural symptoms such as aural fullness, autophony, and…
Abstract Objectives The aim of the study was to present a case of small cell carcinoma arising from the tonsil with metastasis to the external auditory canal (EAC) and associated…
Abstract This article describes a case of pemphigus vulgaris in a relatively young patient with exacerbated characteristics, widespread lesions, and rapid evolution. A 40-year-old woman sought treatment, complaining about severe…
Abstract Objective The objective of the study was to review the diagnosis and treatment of primary immunodeficiency disease (PID) and the role of otolaryngologists in the management of PID. Methods…
Abstract Objective Orai1 is the pore-forming subunit of the Ca 2+ release–activated Ca 2+ channels and plays a key role in the store-operated Ca 2+ entry. However, little is known…
Abstract Objective and hypothesis The objective of the study was to define the true incidence of fungal elements in the nasal and sinus mucous in cases of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS)…
Abstract Background In chronic maxillary sinusitis, pathologic mucosas of the anterior and lateral walls of the maxillary sinus are difficult to remove. Trocar insertion to the canine fossa is the…
Abstract Background Epistaxis is the most common symptom in patients with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT). In severely affected cases, cessation of the nasal airflow seems to be the only long-term…
Abstract Objective The objective of the study was to create an animal model to study mandibular osteoradionecrosis (ORN) using high–dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy. Methods Ten Sprague-Dawley male rats were used…
Abstract Background The purpose of this study is to present our experience treating patients with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) from an unknown head and neck primary site and to determine…
