41 Non-neoplastic Laryngeal Pathology 41.1 Conditions Associated with Laryngopharyngeal Reflux • Paroxysmal laryngospasm • Laryngeal stenosis • Laryngeal carcinoma • Vocal cord nodules • Globus pharyngeus • Laryngomalacia 41.1.1 Extraesophageal…
43 Malignant Laryngeal Tumours 43.1 Squamous Carcinoma (Fig. 43.1) • 1% of all malignancies in British men • 85% of all laryngeal malignancies • 3 to 4 male: 1 female…
55 Deep Neck Space Infection 55.1 Sites • Retropharynx • Parapharyngeal • Anterior deep neck 55.2 Anatomy • Fascial layers: Fascial compartments are potential spaces between fascial planes Superficial and…
49 Benign Thyroid Disease 49.1 Clinical Features • Multinodular, simple (smoothly enlarged), retrosternal goitres • Increased where iodine is deficient • Long-standing may develop clinical or subclinical thyrotoxicosis • Symptoms…
44 Vocal Fold Palsy 44.1 Anatomy of Vagus/Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve • Brainstem—medulla nucleus ambiguus • Carotid sheath—between internal jugular vein and internal carotid artery • Left vagus crossing arch of…
11 Tumours of the Ear and Skin 11.1 Incidence and Site • Tumours of the ear are rare: ~70% pinna, 20% external auditory canal (EAC), 10% middle ear (ME) 11.2…
21 Sinonasal Anatomy and Physiology 21.1 Nasal Septum 21.1.1 Structure • Quadrilateral cartilage • Perpendicular plate of the ethmoid • Vomer • Maxillary crest 21.1.2 Blood Supply • Facial artery—labial…
