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Multiple congenital epulis: A case report with spontaneous regression
This report describes a case of a 3-days-old female newborn, who presented multiple congenital epulis. The largest lesion prevented the lips sealing and compromised the feeding. Under local anesthesia, the largest tumor was excised, whereas the smallest lesion presented complete spontaneous regression within one month of follow up. After 12 months, no signs of recurrence are observed. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra - July 22, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Luiz Fernando Barbosa de Paulo, Danyel Elias da Cruz Perez, Roberta Rezende Rosa, Antonio Francisco Durighetto Junior Tags: Case reports Source Type: research

Postcricoid infantile hemangioma: Management of a case in the propranolol era
We describe a rare case of a postcricoid infantile hemangioma (IH) and treatment with propranolol. A newborn female was found to have a large, postcricoid submucosal mass. The patient was brought to the operating theater for endoscopy and biopsy. The histopathology and GLUT-1 immunoreactivity confirmed the diagnosis of IH. The lesion was treated with direct injection of triamcinolone (40mg/ml) and systemic propranolol therapy. The patient responded well, and her symptoms resolved quickly. Propanolol provides a promising therapy as a first line treatment to avoid surgery, tracheostomy, and prolonged use of steroids. (Source...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra - July 22, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jeffrey Cheng, Kyle Hatten, Ian Jacobs Tags: Case reports Source Type: research

Subglottic bronchogenic cyst presenting as neonatal asphyxia—Case report and literature review
Abstract: Bronchogenic cysts are an uncommon congenital anomaly, usually found in the lungs or the mediastinum of a child or a young adult with progressive dysphagia or recurrent pulmonary infections. Its occurrence in the neck is rare, and its antenatal identification in that region has never been described. Here we report a case of a neonatal asphyxia requiring prompt intubation, which was found during bronchoscopy to be caused by a laryngeal cystic lesion. We discuss the steps of the patient's workup and management resulting in the resection of a laryngeal bronchogenic cyst and reconstruction of the airway. The relevant...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra - July 17, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Oren Cavel, Victor Kokta, Marianne Reveret, Michel L’Allier, Patrick Froehlich, Annie Lapointe Tags: Case reports Source Type: research

Early extrusion and infection of ventilation tubes of otitis media with effusion; alpha-mannosidosis: A report of two siblings
We present a case of two children with alpha-mannosidosis and bilateral recurrent serous otitis media. Six years of female and four-year-old male siblings referred to our department of otolaryngology clinic with fluid in the middle ear. Both of them had large head with prominent forehead, flat and wide nasal bridge, mental retardation, widely spaced teeth. Based on the otolaryngological examination and tests the pre-diagnosis of alpha-mannosidosis was suspected. Measuring acid alpha-mannosidase activity in leukocytes made for diagnosis. If the patient have early extrusion and infection of ventilation tubes of otitis media ...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra - June 28, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tolga Ersözlü, Yavuz Selim Yıldırım Tags: Case reports Source Type: research

Neonatal neck mass with associated Horner Syndrome: A unique presentation of neuroblastoma
Abstract: Horner syndrome in infants less than 1 year of age is most commonly caused by birth trauma. Yet, Horner syndrome may be secondary to less common etiologies such as primary cervical neuroblastoma. Here, we describe a neonate presenting in the first month of life with Horner syndrome, elevated catecholamines, and a 2.5cm congenital cervical neck mass in the setting of multiple congenital anomalies. This case highlights the importance of working up Horner Syndrome in children with a thorough physical exam for neck masses, ophthalmologic evaluation, urinary catecholamine screening, and MRI imaging to provide earlier ...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra - June 10, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jason C. Nellis, Alejandro Rivas, David J. Brown, Stacey L. Ishman Tags: Case reports Source Type: research

Infant airway obstruction: An aberrant retro-parapharyngeal thymus
Abstract: A 16-day-old baby presented noisy breathing, stridor at feeding, dyspnea and desaturations. MRI examination showed the presence of a left retro-parapharyngeal mass that surrounded the carotid artery and jugular vein. From ultrasonography, a tentative diagnosis of normal thymic tissue was obtained. An endoscopic excision of the retropharyngeal component successfully relieved the airway obstruction. Microscopic examination confirmed the diagnosis of normal ectopic thymus. Three months after surgery, no evolution in size or vascular compression was found on a post operative MRI of the residual parapharyngeal tissue....
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra - May 28, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jacques E. Leclerc, Anne-Sophie Prévost, Natasha Ferguson Tags: Case reports Source Type: research

An unusual location and presentation of a cervical ganglioneuroblastoma
Abstract: Separation of the internal carotid artery (ICA) and internal jugular vein (IJV) on computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging is a radiographic feature that enables tumors of the cervical vagus nerve to be distinguished from nerve sheath tumors of the cervical sympathetic chain. The present case illustrates an exception. This 4-year-old boy presented with a left cervical mass, which demonstrated separation of the ICA and IJV and reversal of the position of the ICA and the external carotid artery (ECA). The patient underwent en bloc resection of the tumor, which arose from the superior sympathetic ganglion...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra - May 22, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Yukihiro Tatekawa, Hiroaki Yamanaka, Toshimichi Hasegawa, Yashuhiko Yamashita Tags: Case reports Source Type: research

Hemangioma of the external auditory canal in an adolescent male: Report of a case and review of the literature
We report a case of a hemangioma causing conductive hearing loss in a 15-year-old male. This is the first case of a hemangioma isolated to the EAC in an adolescent and the first to be described as being of the venous subtype. Imprecise terminology has historically made the diagnosis and classification of these lesions difficult. We use this opportunity to not only shed light upon this unique case, but to briefly compare current classification schemes and review the literature relating to hemangiomas involving the EAC. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra - May 16, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Resha S. Soni, Neena Mirani, Robert W. Jyung Tags: Case reports Source Type: research