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Jugular foramen involvement in nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Authors: Chong V. F. H. , Fan Y. F. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractNasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) may spread posterolaterally with infiltration of the jugular foramen, jugular vein and the cranial nerves IX-XI. Cranial nerve palsies may be evident clinically but the extent of skull base infiltration is best assessed radiologically. Denervation atrophy is well demonstrated by both magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT). Accurate delineation of the lesion is important in prognosis and radiotherapy planning.
The effect of surgical removal of the extraosseous portion of the endolymphatic sac in patients suffering from Menière's disease
Authors: Gibson William P. R. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractBetween April 1990 and June 1996, the extraosseous portion of endolymphatic sac has been removed from the affected ear in 77 patients suffering from Menière's disease. Removal of the extraosseous part of the endolymphatic sac without any drainage procedure did not increase the frequency or severity of the attacks of vertigo in any patient. The results of 43 patients with unilateral disease who had a follow-up period of two years are presented. Only eight of the patients had more than two recurrent attacks of vertigo lasting over two minutes within the two years after the surgery, and in three of these patients the severity of the attacks was greatly reduced. In 56 per cent of the operated ears, the hearing deteriorated at least 10 dBHL across five audiometric frequencies (250 Hz, 500 Hz. 1 kHz. 2 kHz and 3 kHz). To the author, endolymphatic sac removal appeared to provide better relief from vertigo than a simple drainage procedure with less tendency for recurrence several months or years after the initial surgery. At present, the statistical analysis of the results shows no significant difference between removal of the extraosseous portion of the endolymphatic sac and the ‘so called’ endolymphatic sac drainage procedures.
Olfactory neural tumours—the role of external beam radiotherapy
Authors: Slevin N. J. , Irwin C. J. R. , Banerjee S. S. , Gupta N. K. , Farrington W. T. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractOlfactory neuroblastoma is an uncommon tumour arising in the nasal cavity or paranasal sinuses. We report the management of nine cases treated with external beam radiotherapy subsequent to sureery, either attempted definitive removal or biopsy only. Recent refinements in pathologicalevaluation of these tumours are discussed. Seven cases were deemed classical olfactory neuroblastoma whilst two were classified as neuroendocrine carcinoma. The clinical features, radirap technique and variable natural history are presented. Seven of eight patients treatecall were controlled locally, with a minimumfollow-up of two years. Three patients developedcervica lymph node disease and three patients died of systemic metastatic disease. Suggestios are made as to which patients should have en-bloc resection rather than definitive radiotherapy.
Post-operative pain control with topical steroid injection after hot dissection tonsillectomy
Authors: Liu Chih-Ming , Su Chih-Ying 
Published: November 2007

AbstractElectrocautery excision (hot dissection) and scissor/snare dissection (cold dissection) are two popular methods used in tonsillectomy. The former causes relatively more post-operative pain but takes less time to perform and is associated with less intra-operative and immediate post-operative bleeding than the latter. To explore post-operative pain control in patients undergoing electrodissection tonsillectomy, a prospective, randomized, one-blind study was designed involving local injections of steroid into the pillar and tonsil bed. The pain levels among the topical injection, deltoid muscle injection and the control group were scored and analyzed. Local steroid injection was found to significantly abate the post-tonsillectomy pain.
Spontaneous retropharyngeal haematoma attributable to Epstein-Barr virus infection
Authors: Jones T. M. , Owen G. O. , Morar P. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractLife-threatening sequelae of Epstein-Barr virus infection are uncommon but may present as: local pharyngeal manifestations, splenic rupture, neurological and haematological disorders and altered hepatic function. We present a case of retropharyngeal haematoma with posterior hypopharyngeal wall necrosis, thrombocytopenia and altered clotting function as a result of Epstein-Barr virus infection. A review of the literature on retropharyngeal haematoma reveals this to be the only recorded case which can be directly attributed to Epstein-Barr virus infection.
Vocal function following laser and conventional surgery of small malignant vocal fold tumours
Authors: Keilmann Annerose , Bergler Wolfgang , Artzt Martina , Hörmann Karl 
Published: November 2007

AbstractIn the disecribed study, 26 patients after conventional, and 27 patients after laser cordectomy were examined six months or more after the operation. Videolarybogstroboscopy revealed that patients after laser cordectomy more often phonate on a purely glottic level (81 per cent) in comparison to patienbts after conventional cordectomy (19 per cent). Webs were more frequent and more extended after conventional cordectomy compared to endoscopic laser surgery. The maximal phonation time showed a very wide range with a mean value of 9 to 10 sec; there was no statistical difference between the groups of patients. Using yanagihara's classification of sonograms, a better voice quality was measured after laser cordectomy than conventional cordectomy. The patients' estimation of their voice quality did not correlate with objective parameters.
Cochlear implantation in superficial siderosis
Authors: Irving Richard M. , Graham John M. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractSuperficial siderosis is a rare central nervous system disorder characterized by deafness, ataxia, and pyramidal signs. The hearing loss is believed to be predominantly neural and is usuallly progressive and bilateral. Careful assessment is therefore necessary to determine the best approach to hearing rehabilitation. A case is presented of usperficial siderosis in a young woman who has benegited significantly from cochlear implantation using the Nucleus dvice.
Somatostatin receptor imaging of olfactory neuroblastoma
Authors: Ramsay Hans A. , Kairemo Kalevi J. A. , Jekunen Antti P. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractNeural-crest tumours, including neuroblastomas, express somatostatin receptors. This can be shown by radionuclide labelling of octreotide, a somatostatin analogue. Studies on imaging with this substance have dealt with childhood neuroblastomas. Olfactory neuroblastoma (aesthesioneuroblastoma) is a rare tumour in which somatostatin receptor content has not been analysed, nor have radionuclide methods for diagnostic purposes been described. We report a case of olfactory neuroblastoma, in which scanning with m In-labelled octreotide was performed. A strong uptake was seen at the base of the skull. This was confirmed as a recurrent tumour by magnetic resonance (MR) imaging. Uptake was also observed in the neck and chest, indicating extensive spread of the disease.Somatostatin receptor expression has been shown to correlate with prognosis in childhood neuroblastoma. The accuracy of labelled octreotide in the diagnosis of olfactory neuroblastoma indicates that it might be useful in radionuclide therapy of patients with advanced disease, when no other treatment modalities are available.
Spontaneous internal jugular vein thrombosis and recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy: a rare simultaneous presentation of an occult malignant neoplasm
Authors: Kalan Ali , Tariq Mohammed , Harar R. P. S. , Gatland David 
Published: November 2007

AbstractInternal jugular vein thrombosis is an uncommon potentially life-threatening disorder caused by various conditions. Non-spontaneous internal jugular vein thrombosis is an uncommon condition associated in the preantibiotic area with deep-neck infections. Currently iatrogenic trauma to the internal jugular vein from catheterisation and repeated intravenous injections by drug abusers are the leading causes of thrombosis. Spontaneous internal jugular vein thrombosis may occur when there are no apparent pre-disposing mechanical or inflammatory causes although a few of these patients may harbour an occult malignant neoplasm. Hence, careful investigation and follow-up are vital. Thrombosis in Trousseau's syndrome is usually confined to the vascular system of the extremities and the viscera. However, secondary to the paraneoplastic hypercoagulable state, thrombosis can occur in the large veins of the head and neck region. We understand this to be the first case where spontaneous internal jugular vein thrombosis and ipsilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis were the only initial manifestations of an occult malignancy.
Intraparotid facial nerve schwannoma in a child
Authors: Kumar B. N. , Walsh R. M. , Walter N. M. , Tse A. , Little J. T. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractNeoplasms of the facial nerve presenting as a parotid mass are uncommon. In the absence of a facial palsy their origin from the nerve is usually diagnosed intraoperatively. The majority of these neurogenic neoplasms are schwannomas, with neurofibromas occurring rarely. Although the Schwann cell is the key element in both, they have distinct histopathological characteristics, and their clinical course and management often differs. The first reported case of an intraparotid facial nerve schwannoma in a child in the English literature is presented.
Solitary plexiform neurofibroma of the submandibular salivary gland
Authors: Tsutsumi Takeshi , Oku Tsuneyuki , Komatsuzaki Atsushi 
Published: November 2007

AbstractNeurofibroma affecting the major salivary gland is uncommon. This tumour is particularly rare in the submandibular and sublingual gland.Here, a case of solitary plexiform neurofibroma of the submandibular gland without any other manifestations of von Recklinghausen's disease is presented. It is probably the first case report of this tumour invading the submandibular gland in a solitary form.
Oliver St John Gogarty
Authors: Clarke R. W. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractOliver St John Gogarty – Otolaryngologist to fashionable Edwardian Dublin – was a distinguished poet and a Senator in the fledgling Irish Free State after its establishment in 1922. He numbered amongst his acquaintances the poet William Butler Yeats, the novelist James Joyce and a host of political and literary persona who helped to shape modern Ireland. He was satirised as ‘stately plump Buck Mulligan’ in Joyce's novel Ulysses.
Tuberculous otitis media – a case report
Authors: Farrugia Eric J. , Raza S. Ali , Phillipps James J. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractTuberculosis of the middle ear is a rare disease. Due to a change in the typical clinical signs in recent years and the fact that the index of suspicion is low, there is frequently a considerable delay prior to diagnosis. This can lead to irreversible complications. A case of tuberculous otitis media is reported, re-emphasising the fact that this entity must be considered in the differential diagnosis of persistent suppurative otitis media.
Juvenile xanthogranuloma of temporal bone – a case report
Authors: Farrugia E. J. , Raza S. Ali , Stephen A. Penrose 
Published: November 2007

AbstractJuvenile xanthogranuloma is an unusual condition of childhood. It commonly presents as cutaneous lesions normally localized to the dermis and is benign. A case report of a two-year-old girl with juvenile xanthogranuloma involving the right temporal bone (petro-mastoid region) which was locally destructive, is presented.
Peritonsillar abscess – an unusual presentation of Kawasaki disease
Authors: Ravi K. V. , Brooks J. R. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractKawasaki disease (KD) is a paediatric illness characterised by prolonged high fever, mucocutaneous lesions and lymphadenopathy. It is potentially fatal as coronary arteritis occurs in up to a third of affected children. We present a seven-year-old child who was admitted to hospital with neck pain and fever. Despite intravenous antibiotic therapy and a quinsy right tonsillectomy on the sixth day after admission, the patient's symptoms persisted. With the appearance of further signs and symptoms the diagnosis of KD was made two days after operation. The patient's symptoms resolved with aspirin and intravenous gammaglobulin therapy. A literature review of the various aspects of KD is presented.
Genetics of otosclerosis
Authors: Sabitha R. , Ramalingam Ravi , Ramalingam K. K. , Sivakumaran T. A. , Ramesh A. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractOtosclerosis is an early-middle adult life genetic disease affecting bone remodelling in the ear. Current knowledge of otosclerosis as an inherited disease dates to the mid-19th century, and we report here an attempt to understand the genetics of otosclerosis and detect its heterogeneity. The analysis was conducted on 151 otosclerotic families. The results of our study indicate that while heredity plays an important role in the manifestation of the disease a substantial portion of otosclerotic cases could arise due to non-genetic causes.
CT screening for temporal bone abnormalities in idiopathic bilateral sensorineural hearing loss
Authors: Harcourt J. P. , Lennox P. , Phelps P. D. , Brookes G. B. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractBilateral sensorineural hearing loss can be caused by a variety of temporal bone abnormalities including primary cochlear otoscierosis, local and systemic bony diseases and some metabolic conditions. These may be identified using computerized tomography (CT), with attenuation recordings taken across the cochlear capsule (CT densitometry). Eighty patients with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss were screened over a period of six and a half years using this technique, and only three cases (3.8 per cent) of treatable disease were detected. Positive yields may be increased by screening selected cases with other clinical or biochemical stigmata of temporal bone disease.
A rare case of laryngeal myxoma
Authors: Tsunoda Koichi , Nosaka Kenji , Housui Masabumi , Murano Emi , Ishikawa Michiro , Imamura Yoshihiko 
Published: November 2007

AbstractWe report a rare case of laryngeal myxoma in a 57-year-old Japanese man. Except for a five-year history of gradually progressive hoarseness, he had been in good health. Video-stroboscopic examination revealed a solid mass in the anterior third of the right vocal fold. Phonosurgery performed with a microscope showed that the mass was encapsulated and located between the epithelium and vocal fold ligaments of the right vocal fold. This hard, elastic mass which measured 7 mm in diameter, was diagnosed as a myxoma. Only three cases of myxoma of the larynx have been reported in the English literature, with only one other case involving the vocal fold.
Diagnosis and treatment of parotid tumours
Authors: Kamal Syed Akhtar , Othman Eyas Osama 
Published: November 2007

AbstractDiagnosis and treatment of 51 cases of parotid tumour seen and treated in King Fahad National Guard Hospital, Riyadh, are discussed here. More emphasis is placed on proper clinical history and physical examination of patients with parotid lump because usually this will provide enough information to the clinician about the nature of the swelling. Imaging studies are helpful in supporting the clinical diagnosis and determining the extent of the lesion particularly in cases of malignant tumours. Fine needle aspiration biopsy needs an expert cytologist for salivary gland neoplasm and the need for proper communication between the surgeon and cytologist is stressed. All 51 cases underwent surgical excision which is the treatment of choice. Follow-up periods were variable and short.
Nasal mucosal congestion during the menstrual cycle
Authors: Paulsson Bodil , Gredmark Thomas , Burian Pawel , Bende Mats 
Published: November 2007

AbstractA relationship between the reactivity of the nasal mucosa and changes in female sex hormones have been debated for a long time, although no evidence has been presented to prove or disprove this relationship. Nasal patency was therefore measured by nasal expiratory peak-flow in 26 women for two months in order to study changes in nasal mucosal congestion during the menstrual cycle. In another eight women, nasal congestion was measured by acoustic rhinometry, and symptoms of nasal stuffiness were registered during periods when there were various levels of plasma oestradiol and progesterone. Finally, nasal mucosal biopsies were taken for preparation of receptors for oestradiol and progesterone. This study could not verify the effects of female sex hormones on the nasal mucosa. This could be explained by the fact that no receptors for oestradiol and progesterone were found.
Tonsillar metastasis from a renal cell carcinoma presenting as a quinsy
Authors: Green K. M. J. , Pantelides E. , De Carpentier J. P. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractWe present a rare case of renal cell carcinoma metastatic to the tonsil. Tonsillectomy was inadvertently performed during an attempt to drain what was clinically a peritonsillar abscess.
Pneumopericardium: An unusual manifestation of blunt tracheal trauma
Authors: Chitre V. V. , Prinsley P. R. , Hashmi S. M. H. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractA case of pneumopericardium in a child following blunt injury to his trachea is described. Such a case has not been previously described in the literature. A probable anatomical explanation for this rare event is offered.
Computerized tomographic and ultrasonographic features of Kimura's disease
Authors: Goldenberg David , Gatot Albert , Barki Yechiel , Leiberman Alberto , Fliss Dan M. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractKimura's disease (KD) is an uncommon condition once thought to affect only Orientals. The patients present with swelling of the major salivary glands associated with cervical lymphadenopathy. The clinical, histopathological and radiological findings of a young Caucasian female with KD will be presented and discussed.
Pathogenesis of middle-ear effusion in nasopharyngeal carcinoma: a new perspective
Authors: Low W. K. , Lim T. A. , Fan Y. F. , Balakrishnan A. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractThe theory that middle-ear effusion (MEE) associated with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is merely the result of tensor veli palatinus destruction is deficient because recent studies have shown that many patients with NPC have MEE but no tensor veli palatinus dysfunction. The present study evaluates the relationship between MEE and Eustachian cartilage erosion by NPC and examines the pathogenesis of NPC-associated MEE from a new perspective.Thirty-five patients with NPC were studied by magnetic resonance scans taken along the lengths of the Eustachian tubes. Twenty-four patients had tumour involvementof both sides of the nasopharynx so that 59 ears were available for study. Eighteen ears had MEE of which 12 had Eustachian cartilage erosion (p<00001, Fischer's Exact Test). In ears with MEE, Eustachian cartilage erosion was frequently but not necessarily associated with tensor veli palatinus destruction.We postulate that altered Eustachian tubal compliance as a result of cartilage erosion by tumour is an important reason why middle-eareffusions develop in patients with NPC.
Modified tragal cartilage – temporoparietal and deep temporal fascia sandwich graft technique for repair of nasal septal perforations
Authors: Hussain A. , Murthy P. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractFifteen cases of nasal septal perforation were repaired with a tragal cartilage–temporoparietal and deep temporal fascia sandwich technique using a modification of the approach previously described (Hussain and Kay, 1992). Successful closure was achieved in 14 patients (100 per cent) after an observation time of up to two years. The operative technique and advantages of the modified approach are described.
Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the sublingual salivary gland in a 16-year-old female – report of a case and review of the literature
Authors: McFall M. R. , Irvine G. H. , Eveson J. W. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractTumours of the sublingual salivary gland are exceptionally rare. The present case report describes an adenoid cystic carcinoma of the sublingual salivary gland occurring in a 16-year-old girl, in itself an uncommon event. In addition, an interesting feature of the presentation was obstruction of the ipsilateral submandibular gland due to involvement of Wharton's duct.
A rare case of Salmonella neck abscess
Authors: Ray J. , Shotton J. C. , Lobo V. J. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractA case of a deep neck abscess caused by Salmonella enteritidis in a 29-year-old previously undiagnosed diabetic patient is reported. Review of relevant literature has shown 11 cases of Salmonella neck abscess. Predisposing conditions include immunosuppression due to any cause. Salmonella sp. should be included in the differential diagnosis of head and neck abscesses in predisposed individuals and treated accordingly.
The Singapore swing
Authors: Gibb Alan G. , Tan Kun Kiaang , Sim Roland S. T. 
Published: November 2007

AbstractThe use of a rotation pedicled flap, entitled the ‘Singapore Swing’, comprising temporalis fascia and mastoid periosteum, is presented as a new method of promoting healing in ‘open’ mastoid surgery for chronic ear discharge. Cadaver studies show that the main blood supply of the flap is derived from a branch of the postauricular artery which enters the pedicle near the mastoid tip. A review of the first 14 operations showed complete healing with dry ears and intact tympanic membranes in all instances, three cases requiring secondary grafting of residual perforations. We consider the results sufficiently encouraging to merit an extended trial ofthe technique.
Squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck: descriptive analysis of 1293 cases
Authors: Kurtulmaz Sevgi Y. , Erkal Haldun Ş. , Serin Meltem , Elhan Atilla H. , Çakmak Ahmet 
Published: November 2007

AbstractMedical reports of 1293 patients with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the head and neck were retrospectively evaluated. The patients were classified according to their age, sex, primary tumour localization and tumoral stage. There were 1181 males (91.3 per cent) and 112 females (8.7 per cent), with a male to female ratio of 10.5:1. The peak incidences for all primary tumour localizations were observed in the fifth decade. Most common primary tumour localizations were the larynx (71.1 per cent), the nasopharynx (10.1 per cent) and the oral cavity (8.8 per cent). Of all patients in whom staging was complete, 43.1 per cent presented at early and 56.9 per cent at advanced stages. The proportion of patients presenting with metastatic neck nodes was 34.4 per cent and the incidence of metastatic neck nodes increased with increasing T stage. The supraglottic region was the most common primary site among all laryngeal SCC, with a supraglottic to glottic SCC ratio of 1.5:1. Glottic SCC presented at earlier stages compared to supraglottic SCC. The incidence of nodal metastases increased with increasing T stage for SCC of the larynx, the oral cavity and the oropharynx.