Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Julian Pfaeffli, Amina Nemmour, Philipp Kohler, Sandro J. Stoeckli
Summary: Despite being the leading cause of infectious mortality worldwide, tuberculosis is rare in Switzerland and laryngeal manifestations are often misdiagnosed. This case report presents a 27-year-old pregnant woman with dysphagia, odynophagia, and non-productive cough. Laryngoscopic examination revealed polypoid alterations, erythema, and edema of the supraglottic structures, while biopsy confirmed tuberculosis. Quadruple antitubercular therapy was initiated, resulting in complete recovery and no relapse during follow-up.
ACTA OTO-LARYNGOLOGICA CASE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Tomohiko Yamauchi, Ayano Ono, Takeharu Kanazawa
Summary: The article describes a case of an 81-year-old woman diagnosed with MG-related dysphagia, who was promptly treated for MC after the FEES-ice pack test. The FEES-ice pack test could be a safe and easy method to diagnose MG.
ACTA OTO-LARYNGOLOGICA CASE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Xiaoxu Zhang, Qiulan Shi
Summary: Two school-age children were diagnosed with endobronchial foreign bodies (EFBs) caused by accidentally inhaling metal-containing foreign bodies. In case 1, a needle-like foreign body was found at the entrance of the right upper lobe bronchus, while in case 2, it was located in the posterior basal segment of the right lower lobe. The EFB in case 1 was successfully removed using rigid bronchoscopy. In case 2, the EFB was initially inaccessible via fiberoptic bronchoscopy, but was eventually removed by rigid bronchoscopy after accidental displacement during thoracotomy. The surgical approach should be tailored to the specific characteristics of the foreign body to minimize patient injury.
ACTA OTO-LARYNGOLOGICA CASE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Lennart Weitgasser, Florentina Ferstl, Anna O'Sullivan, Sebastian Roesch
Summary: This article reports on a 21-year-old male patient with bilateral acute hearing loss and vertigo. It presents the clinical course of autoimmune inner ear disease, including diagnostic approaches and challenges, as well as therapeutic strategies and clinical follow-up. Treatment with immune-modulating therapy resulted in significant improvement in hearing thresholds, while vestibular function remained reduced. Targeting the cytokines IL-1 and TNF alpha for consecutive reduction of cytokine activity is an effective remedy for restoring sensory function in autoimmune inner ear disease patients.
ACTA OTO-LARYNGOLOGICA CASE REPORTS
(2023)
Review
Otorhinolaryngology
Aynur Aliyeva, Ziya Karimov, Togay Muderris
Summary: This case report presents a patient with a parotid tumor diagnosed as MASC, who underwent surgery, radiation therapy and had no recurrence or metastasis at follow-up. The aim is to inspire new research on diagnosing and treating rare salivary gland tumors.
ACTA OTO-LARYNGOLOGICA CASE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Fredrik J. J. Landstrom, Eleftherios Ntouniadakis
Summary: Endoscopic balloon dilation of tracheal stenosis is generally safe, but physicians should be aware of life-threatening complications. A 43-year old woman with multi-level tracheal stenosis due to intubation and tracheostomy underwent endoscopic balloon dilation, resulting in almost complete rupture of the posterior tracheal wall. This article reports a safe and successful conservative treatment approach.
ACTA OTO-LARYNGOLOGICA CASE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Hiroya Yonaga, Kosuke Uno, Shinichi Taniai, Masahiko Seki, Naoki Matsuno, Akihiro Shiotani, Koji Araki
Summary: Carbon ion radiotherapy (CIRT) is effective in treating adenoid cystic carcinoma, but salvage transoral surgery (TOS) after CIRT requires careful postoperative observation due to potential complications. We report a case of massive pharyngeal bleeding after salvage TOS in a patient previously treated with CIRT, which was successfully managed with surgical debridement and cauterization. It highlights the importance of evaluating the efficacy and safety of salvage TOS in patients who have undergone CIRT in the future.
ACTA OTO-LARYNGOLOGICA CASE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Simone Heuscher, Christof Stieger, Raffaela Furer, Lukas Horvath
Summary: This study presents a Baha patient who experienced demagnetization after repeated MRIs and introduces a novel way of monitoring magnet adherence. The magnetic field of the old and new internal magnet was documented using three different methods, with measurements performed using a gaussmeter serving as the gold standard and confirmed by the other two methods.
ACTA OTO-LARYNGOLOGICA CASE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Andries H. Groen, Jacob A. de Ru, Cindy Postma, Gerben E. Breimer, Johannes A. Rijken
Summary: This article describes two cases of oral cavity cancer in non-smoking patients with long-term use of mesalazine for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Clinicians should be aware of the possibility of head and neck malignancies in IBD patients, and perform a biopsy if there is any doubt, even in the absence of standard risk factors.
ACTA OTO-LARYNGOLOGICA CASE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Tomoko Iwanami, Ryoji Kagoya, Keiichiro Isozaki, Ken Ito
Summary: We present a case of a 5-year-old boy with gas-containing acute rhinosinusitis-induced orbital subperiosteal abscess (SPA) who underwent surgical drainage. The patient achieved complete resolution after treatment, with regeneration of the surgically resected orbital medial wall confirmed by sinus CT at the 6-month follow-up. To our knowledge, this is the first report to demonstrate regeneration of resected orbital wall in pediatric SPA.
ACTA OTO-LARYNGOLOGICA CASE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
N. J. McInerney, M. Riglar, P. Casserly
Summary: Otitis externa, a common pathology in otorhinolaryngology, has an incidence of 1%. Chronic otitis externa is often associated with systemic dermatologic pathologies such as allergic contact dermatitis or psoriasis. Traditional treatment options may be ineffective due to underlying diseases causing recurrent infections. In this case, we successfully treated a patient with recalcitrant psoriatic otitis externa using off-label topical Betamethasone Dipropionate and Salicylic acid, resulting in complete resolution of symptoms and infection.
ACTA OTO-LARYNGOLOGICA CASE REPORTS
(2023)
Review
Otorhinolaryngology
Danlin Huang, Fei Liu, Junyi Liang, Xiao Xing, Xingsha Wu, Shuai Yang, Xinfeng Wei, Shuo Li
Summary: In this case report, we describe a rare case of Odontogenic myxoma in the jaws involving the maxillary posterior interdental region, maxillary sinus, right nasal cavity, orbital floor, and skull base. The patient presented with right-sided nasal congestion and facial swelling. Preoperative examination indicated an odontogenic cyst. The patient underwent surgical resection of the right-sided nasal sinus tumor via an endoscopic approach. Postoperative pathology confirmed the diagnosis of Odontogenic myxoma. Conservative surgical treatment offers less invasiveness, better patient acceptance, and improved survival quality.
ACTA OTO-LARYNGOLOGICA CASE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Shravan Gowrishankar, Nora Haloob, Claire Hopkins
Summary: A novel transnasal endoscopic technique with a septum-sparing flap is introduced to minimize damage to the nasopalatine nerve during marsupialization of nasopalatine duct cysts (NPDCs). This case report shows no complications, including paresthesia, at the 3-month follow-up. Additionally, a novel 'Mickey Mouse' sign on MRI imaging associated with NPDCs is reported.
ACTA OTO-LARYNGOLOGICA CASE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Yangzhou Huang, Daobin Zhu, Qing Ye, Minghe Lin
Summary: We report a rare case of an 11-year-old girl who developed peroneal nerve palsy following ENT surgery under general anesthesia in the supine position. The etiology and pathogenesis of postoperative peroneal nerve palsy in the supine position are described. It is concluded that clinicians require knowledge to prevent postoperative peroneal nerve palsy following surgery.
ACTA OTO-LARYNGOLOGICA CASE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Charbel Talani, Karin Franlund, Crina Unguras
Summary: Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) is a common malignant salivary gland tumor, often found in the parotid gland. It can also occur in the intraoral minor salivary glands. Tonsillar MEC is rare, with only a few cases reported. This case report highlights the importance of performing tonsillectomy when neck metastasis of salivary gland tumors with unknown primary is detected.
ACTA OTO-LARYNGOLOGICA CASE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Kazuto Osaka, Takayuki Okano, Masahiro Tanji, Koichi Omori
Summary: Meningoencephalocele (MEC) is a rare clinical condition where the dura mater and brain tissue herniate through skull base defects. In this report, we present a case of bilateral MECs discovered after recurrent bacterial meningitis. The patient underwent simultaneous bilateral resection and repair using a combined mastoid-middle cranial fossa approach, with reconstruction of bone and dura using free bone grafts and a temporalis fascia flap. Three years after surgery, the reconstructed tegmen was well preserved and there was no recurrence of meningitis or MECs. The combined mastoid-middle cranial fossa approach appears to be a promising option for treating bilateral multiple MECs.
ACTA OTO-LARYNGOLOGICA CASE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Akira Sasaki, Tetsuo Ikezono, Han Matsuda, Ryuichiro Araki, Tomohiro Matsumura, Shiho Saitoh, Koichiro Wasano, Atsushi Matsubara
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of perilymphatic fistula (PLF) in sudden-onset sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) patients using the Cochlin-tomoprotein (CTP) detection test. The results showed that 22% of the patients had positive CTP results, indicating the presence of PLF. Age and pre-treatment hearing levels were found to significantly contribute to the CTP values. Patients aged 60 and above showed higher CTP values compared to those below 60 years. Furthermore, patients with positive CTP had worse recovery rates after IT-DEX treatment.
EUROPEAN ARCHIVES OF OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Otorhinolaryngology
Ru-Dong Chen, Cong-Wen Yang, Xiao-Bin Chen, Hai-Feng Hu, Guan-Zheng Cui, Qing-Run Zhu, Ming-Jie Kuang
Summary: This meta-analysis study evaluates the safety and effectiveness of nasal corticosteroids in treating olfactory disorders caused by SARS-CoV-2. The results suggest that nasal corticosteroids do not have significant effects in improving olfactory function in COVID-19 patients, but they are generally safe to use.
OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
(2023)
Letter
Otorhinolaryngology
Mohammad Faramarzi, Ali Faramarzi
OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
(2023)
Letter
Otorhinolaryngology
Samantha Anne
OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
(2023)
