I read with great interest the article by Chen et al. titled “Lateral arm microvascular free tissue reconstruction of a large neck keloid.” The authors introduce their case of a…
Abstract Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare disease ranging from a benign to a rapidly fatal condition affecting young children predominantly, and is characterized by an abnormal clonal proliferation…
Abstract Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma of external ear canal is very rare, even in the pediatric population. We report an embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma of external acoustic canal, occurring in a 12-year-old Chinese girl…
Abstract Isolated cranial nerve involvement in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients is not frequent. Deafness is considered to be uncommon in MS patients. We have reviewed the sensorineural hearing loss episodes…
Abstract Purpose 1. Describe the presentation, imaging, and outcome of two cases of paraganglioma of the facial canal at our institution. 2. Summarize existing literature to better understand this lesion….
Abstract Primary sinonasal angiosarcomas are very rare tumors. They typically occur in the nasal cavity of middle-aged patients. They are classically highly aggressive. Primary treatment is surgical excision when feasible….
Abstract Objective We investigated the relationship between facial canal dehiscence and intraoperative middle ear and mastoid findings in patients operated on for cholesteatoma. Methods We examined retrospectively 334 patients who…
Abstract Objective To compare anatomic and functional outcomes of the different graft materials used in pediatric tympanoplasty. Materials and methods The patients younger than 18 years of age and who…
Abstract Objective The prevalence and clinical significance of incidental differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) in patients with Graves’ disease (GD) remain uncertain. Thyroid stimulating antibody (TSI Ab)-titers were thought to be…
Abstract Purpose The purpose of the present investigation was to determine whether there are significant differences in patient/healthcare provider perceptions of patient’s dizziness severity, dizziness disability/handicap, anxiety, and signs of…
