Is radiotherapy necessary for pleomorphic adenoma?
I was very interested to read the article by Wallace et al. outlining their experience on radiotherapy (RT) for pleomorphic adenoma (PA). Although this report reveals useful information, there are…
OTOLARYNGOLOGY
When the simple migrated hair results in distressing ear symptoms
Abstract We present 3 patients who complained of distorted hearing, tinnitus and otalgia resulting from scalp and facial hair impacting against the tympanic membrane. Removal of the migrated hair with…
Blood otorrhea: Blood stained sweaty ear discharges: Hematohidrosis; four case series (2001–2013)
Abstract Introduction Hematohidrosis/hematidrosis/hemidrosis is a rare clinical condition in which human being sweats blood under condition of extreme physical or emotional stress [1. Jerajai HR, Bhagyashri Jaju, Phiske MM, and…
A submucosal esophageal fish bone foreign body surgically removed using intraoperative ultrasonography
Abstract A 68 year-old female was referred to our department with a history of swallowing a fish bone, she reported continuous pain when swallowing. The bone was not evident on…
Modified bilobed flap for one-stage earlobe reconstruction: A case report
Abstract Many techniques have been described in the literature for the reconstruction of congenital or acquired defects of the earlobe. Most techniques for earlobe reconstruction use adjacent tissue to compose…
Airway management in an infant with a giant vallecular cyst
Abstract Review vallecular cysts and report the surgical management of a vallecular cyst of unusual size with near-complete obliteration of the airway. This case report describes an unusually large mucus…
Cochlear implantation after resection of an intralabyrinthine schwannoma
Abstract Intralabyrinthine schwannomas are rare tumors of the distal ends of the cochlear and vestibular nerve. Their presence can be debilitating secondary to symptoms of hearing loss, vertigo, tinnitus, and…
Coated collagen patches for closure of pharyngo-cutaneous fistulas
Abstract After laryngectomy or lateral pharyngotomy for treatment of laryngeal or hypopharyngeal cancer the occurrence of a pharyngo-cutaneous fistula is a challenging complication. Especially after previous radiotherapy and expanded surgical…
Multifocal, recurrent sinonasal leiomyosarcoma: case report and review of literature
Abstract Leiomyosarcoma is a rare tumor encountered in the sinus and skull base, and can be difficult to control. We present a case of an 83 year old female with…
Traumatic dislocation of intact mandibular condyle into middle cranial fossa
Abstract Introduction A 10-year-old girl presented to the Emergency Department with temporomandibular joint pain, malocclusion, and trismus after a bicycle accident. Methods CT of the temporal bones showed displacement of…
