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Ossifying pilomatrixoma with marrow formation of the left cheek region – Case report with review of literature
We present a rare case of ossifying pilomatrixoma in a 15year old female who presented with a painless hard slow growing swelling over the left cheek region. FNAC could not provide any clue whereas USG and CT scan showed the swelling to be in subcutaneous plane, superficial to the parotid gland. Complete excision of the mass along with the overlying adherent skin in toto with preservation of facial nerve was done. The diagnosis was confirmed after histopathological examination of the excised specimen which revealed pilomatrixoma with extensive ossification and marrow formation. (Source: Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throa...
Source: Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences - March 1, 2015 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

A rare case of primary tuberculosis of the submandibular gland!!!
Publication date: Available online 31 January 2015 Source:Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences Author(s): Kasim S. Kasim , Ebrahim Namavar , Mohd Razif Mohamad Yunus A rare case of primary tuberculosis of the submandibular gland is reported here which required surgical gland excision for definitive diagnosis. It is presented in view of its rarity, the extreme difficulty in the diagnosis of this kind of disease and highlighting the importance of histopathological examination. (Source: Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences)
Source: Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences - January 31, 2015 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Plasma level of transforming growth factor β 1 in children with autism spectrum disorder
Conclusion There may be an important role for the immune system in autism spectrum disorders that may have profound implications for diagnosis and treatment of this disorder. A negative correlation was found between severities of ASD and TGFβ1 plasma level. (Source: Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences)
Source: Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences - December 27, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

An unusual long standing tracheal foreign body – A rare incidence
Publication date: Available online 19 December 2014 Source:Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences Author(s): Santosh Kumar Swain , Rajalaxmi Panigrahi , Satyajit Mishra , Chinmaya Sundaray , Mahesh Chandra Sahu Foreign body (FB) inhalation is often encountered by emergent otolaryngology services. A long standing undiagnosed FB in trachea is very rare and lethal. Inhalation of betel nut and presenting at the proximal trachea is rarer. As often in the airway FB gravitate to bronchi, long standing tracheal FB is a rare presentation and also rare in the literature. Children who are not given proper ...
Source: Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences - December 20, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Dysphagia and dyspnea by lingual thyroid mass: An appropriate approach
Publication date: Available online 8 December 2014 Source:Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences Author(s): Samad Ghiasi , Gholamreza Bayazian , Arezoo Khansarinia Lingual thyroid is a rare embryological anomaly originated from the thyroid gland failure that descends from the foramen cecum to its normal eutopic pre-laryngeal site. The case in this study was a 39year old female, presenting with the sensation of a foreign body, progressive dysphagia and dyspnea. Indirect laryngoscopy revealed a large well-defined mass in the tongue base. Imaging studies confirmed the diagnosis of large ectopic lingu...
Source: Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences - December 9, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Mechanoreceptors in the nose
Publication date: Available online 8 December 2014 Source:Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences Author(s): Adil S. Abdal Razaq , Irfan Mohamad , Rosdan Salim Nasal obstruction is a common symptom. Usually it is due to the presence of enlarged inferior turbinates, adenoid hypertrophy or pathological nasal mass. The most commonly encountered is nasal polyp. The presence of a physically obstructing mass causing the symptom can be easily explained. However, there are some patients with nasal polyp who do not have the feeling of congestion or nasal obstruction. There might be due to the mechanorecepto...
Source: Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences - December 9, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Myringoplasty in children: Our results
Conclusion Myringoplasty is a valid treatment for tympanic membrane perforation in pediatric population. If performed properly, it has a good chance of restoring a child’s hearing. (Source: Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences)
Source: Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences - December 6, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Immunohistochemical study of the possible role of osteoprotegerin OPG in inhibition of otic capsule remodeling
Conclusion The findings highlight the role of OPG in inhibition of otic capsule remodeling. (Source: Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences)
Source: Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences - November 12, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Study of reversibility of auditory brainstem abnormalities in infants with high risk for hearing loss
Conclusions Serial BAER is a useful, noninvasive tool to detect neurodevelopmental delay secondary to neonatal hyperbilirubinemia and hypoxia. (Source: Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences)
Source: Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences - November 8, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Crooked nose: An update of management strategies
Conclusions Deformities of the deviated nose can be quite different from patient to patient, and that there is no one method that can be used for every deviated nose. Correction requires a complete understanding of the three-dimensional pathology and the time-related changes that develop as healing occurs. (Source: Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences)
Source: Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences - November 6, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Congenital teratoma of the neck: A case report and literature review
We present a case of a cervical immature teratoma in an infant with total excision and cure. No recurrence has been reported. The aim of our study is to review the diagnosis, management and outcomes of congenital cervical teratomas. (Source: Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences)
Source: Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences - November 3, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Psycholinguistic abilities in cochlear implant and hearing impaired children
Conclusion HI individuals have poor auditory short-term memory (A-STM) in comparison to normal hearing individuals. Also, HI individuals have visual short-term memory (V-STM) better than normal hearing individuals. So, multisensory training is needed both in therapy sessions and classrooms with more focus on visual stimuli. (Source: Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences)
Source: Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences - November 1, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

The role of different materials for prevention of synechiae following endoscopic sinus surgery
Conclusion Among patients who had undergone ESS for rhinosinusitis with or without polyps, the incidence of synechiae and excessive granulation tissue in the middle meatus in the patients who received nasopore packing was less to that of synechiae in the patients who received merocel and mitomycin C. (Source: Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences)
Source: Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences - November 1, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Socioeconomic challenges of chronic suppurative otitis media management in state tertiary health facility in Nigeria
Conclusion The socioeconomic cost of CSOM is still very high both financially and non-financially. Children are at the receiving end, there is a need for capacity building to reduce the cost burden and out of pocket expenses through health insurance scheme will go a long way. (Source: Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences)
Source: Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences - November 1, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

The role of FDG PET in the diagnosis of occult primary with cervical lymph node metastases: A meta-analysis study
Conclusions 18F-FDG PET could be useful in patients with UPT for the detection of the primary tumor. 18F-FDG PET has high sensitivity, indicating the existence of few false-negative results, an important feature in the management of oncologic patients that could suggest its utility in the initial stages of the management process. (Source: Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences)
Source: Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences - November 1, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research