Schwannoma of the hard palate
Abstract Schwannomas are rare, benign neoplasms that can arise from any cranial, peripheral, or autonomic nerve that contains Schwann cells. Approximately 25% to 45% of all schwannomas occur in the…
OTOLARYNGOLOGY
Oculocardiac reflex during the endoscopic sinus surgery
Abstract The oculocardiac reflex is developed by surgical or nonsurgical stimulations to the eyeball including manipulation of extraocular muscles. The authors came across a case of severe arrhythmia due to…
Epiglottis reconstruction with free radial forearm flap after supraglottic laryngectomy
Abstract A bilobed free radial forearm flap was designed to reconstruct a defect in the epiglottis and tongue base in 2 patients who underwent supraglottic laryngectomy. The flap was initially…
Localized amyloidosis of the nasal and paranasal mucosa: a rare pathology
1 Introduction Amyloidosis is a rare condition characterized by the deposition of abnormal protein filaments into extracellular tissue. We present a patient with localized amyloidosis of the nasal and paranasal…
Necrotizing fasciitis secondary to bisphosphonate-induced osteonecrosis of the jaw
Abstract Osteonecrosis of the jaw is an uncommon consequence of biphosphonate therapy. This has most commonly been a bone complication with little if any soft tissue involvement. An unusual case…
An unusual case of ingestion of a moth cocoon in a 14-month-old girl
Abstract We present a case report of a 14-month-old girl who ingested a moth cocoon, which resulted in dramatic symptoms of irritability, drooling, and anorexia. Direct laryngoscopy, bronchoscopy, and esophagoscopy…
Novel presentation of a fourth branchial cleft anomaly in a male infant
Abstract Fourth branchial cleft anomalies are rare congenital disorders of the neck. We describe a case involving a unique presentation of this entity as well as a review of the…
Ludwig’s angina as an extremely unusual complication for direct microlaryngoscopy
Abstract Background An extremely rare case that to our knowledge has not been reported before is described, in which a patient had a Ludwig’s angina as a complication of direct…
Lidocaine spray vs tetracaine solution for transnasal fiber-optic laryngoscopy
Abstract Statement of problem The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of lidocaine spray 10%, compared with tetracaine 2% solution, as a local anesthetic for patients undergoing…
Complications in pediatric cochlear implants
Abstract Objective The purpose of this study is to retrospectively review the complications of pediatric patients undergoing cochlear implantation at a tertiary referral center. Method Institutional review board permission was…
