Radiotherapy for pleomorphic adenoma
Abstract Purpose The aim of this study was to update our experience in treating pleomorphic adenoma with radiotherapy (RT). Materials and Methods This is a retrospective analysis of 25 patients…
OTOLARYNGOLOGY
Readability assessment of online patient education materials from academic otolaryngology–head and neck surgery departments
Abstract Purpose The aim of this study was to compare the readability of online patient education materials among academic otolaryngology departments in the mid-Atlantic region, with the purpose of determining…
Inflammation and apoptosis in malignant transformation of sinonasal inverted papilloma: the role of the bridge molecules, cyclooxygenase-2, and nuclear factor κB
Abstract Purpose This study examined the early events in the neoplastic progression of the sinonasal inverted papilloma to squamous cell carcinoma from the viewpoint of chronic inflammation and apoptosis. Materials…
The protective role of caffeic acid phenethyl ester against streptomycin ototoxicity
Abstract Objective The aim of this experimental study was to investigate the efficacy of caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) in the prevention of streptomycin-induced ototoxicity. Materials and Methods Thirty-two adult…
Malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the head and neck: a case series
Abstract Purpose The study objective is to evaluate the clinical features and outcomes of patients treated for head and neck malignant fibrous histiocytoma at a tertiary care medical facility. Materials…
Prognostic value of hypoxia-inducible factors (angiogenin and endoglin) in open partial laryngectomies: uni- and multivariate analyses
Abstract Purpose Advances in transoral laser microsurgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy (and their combinations) have reduced the indications for open partial laryngectomies, although they have replaced total laryngectomies in selected advanced…
The value of resident presentations at scientific meetings
As journal editors, we strongly support resident research and believe that poster submissions are an effective and important medium for residents to present their findings at national and international scientific…
Idiopathic recurrent pneumoparotitis
Abstract Parotid swelling in a child can represent any of a variety of pathologies, including lymphadenitis, autoimmune disorders, other inflammatory conditions, vascular malformations, or neoplasms. Parotitis is usually infectious in…
Oral squamous cell carcinoma in post-transplant patients
Abstract Objective Patients on immunosuppressant therapy after transplantation have an increased risk of developing cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas. The risk of developing solid tumors of the upper aerodigestive tract in…
Single photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography for malignant otitis externa: lesion not shown on planar image
Abstract Malignant otitis externa is a severe and rare infection of the external acoustic meatus. Triphasic bone and 67 Ga scintigraphies are used to initial detect and follow-up the response…
