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Hoarse voice, first symptom of severe pulmonary hypertension
We report a rare case of a patient suffering from hoarseness of voice that was the first symptom of unknown severe pulmonary arterial hypertension. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra - December 29, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Marek Kardos, Matus Macaj, Monika Kaldararova, Jozef Masura Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Fungal ball manifest in a concha bullosa mucocoele: A unique cause of nasal obstruction in an adolescent
Pneumatisation of the middle turbinate is described as a concha bullosa. Affecting between 4-43% of patients1,2,3 the pathological significance of concha bullosa is uncertain. It is widely accepted that the majority of concha bullosa are asymptomatic, however a positive correlation between the existence of concha bullosa and sinus disease has previously been demonstrated4,5. In the majority of cases, there is a co-existant deviated nasal septum with the convexity to the contralateral side2,3. Rare complications can arise. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra - December 16, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: V. Twigg, W. Yeung, K. Midwinter Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Auditory and speech-language data in a case of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy in a Japanese child
When he was 5 years old, a boy ’s father noticed he had difficulty throwing a ball, and at age 7 he was diagnosed with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). When he was a newborn, hearing impairment had been detected via routine screening. Herein, we report follow-up hearing disorder data and speech and language acquis ition data. His hearing level was equivalent to a pure tone average of 70 dB or more, and he had been using bilateral conventional hearing aids and had undergone training at a university hospital. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra - November 29, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Masako Notoya, Minoru Toyama, Kahoru Hashimoto, Hiromi Harada, Tomokazu Yoshizaki Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Delayed cochlear implantation in post-meningitic deafness and hereditary complement c2 deficiency
We report the case of an adolescent with post-verbal severe/profound sensorineural hearing loss, occurring as a consequence of two bouts of pneumococcal meningitis at 12 and 32 months of age. A possible immunodeficiency was investigated, revealing hereditary complement C2 deficiency (C2D). Given the insufficient benefit from high-power hearing aids, the boy received a cochlear implant (CI) at age 12. Despite the long interval of partial hearing deprivation and the post-meningitic etiology, improvement in open-set speech perception and quality of life were observed. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra - November 21, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Federica Di Berardino, Lennart Truedsson, Diego Zanetti Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

An unusual presentation of a rare soft tissue tumor in the tongue: Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor
Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a rare soft tissue neoplasm of intermediate biologic potential. Here, we describe an unusual presentation of IMT in the oral tongue of a pediatric patient. In contrast to other presentations in the literature suggestive of a malignant process, the presentation seen here appears benign. However, unlike the more common benign pediatric tongue lesions, IMT does have aggressive and even mortal potential. Though rare, it is important to keep in mind atypical presentations like the one described here and consider IMT on the differential diagnosis of a tongue lesion in a pediatric patie...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra - November 9, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Sonam Dodhia, Valeria Silva Merea, Hanina Hibshoosh, Marilyn Nedumcheril, David Gudis, Rahmatullah Rahmati, Erik H. Waldman Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Presentation and Management of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, a Rare Childhood Malignancy
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a rare malignancy of epidermoid origin, one that is especially uncommon in children in low risk areas such as the United States. The relative rarity in children makes the diagnosis of this malignancy difficult, and therefore childhood nasopharyngeal carcinoma is associated with advanced locoregional disease and higher prevalence of distant metastasis. A case of pediatric nasopharyngeal carcinoma is described here to highlight a possible presentation of this uncommon pediatric disease and reasons for delayed diagnosis. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra - November 2, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Priyesh N. Patel, Edward B. Penn Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Salivary gland choristoma of the middle ear with alopecia
Middle ear salivary choristoma is a rare entity and only 40 cases have been detected since the first report in 1961. Choristoma is a benign tumor, but can cause conductive hearing loss. Therefore, appropriate treatment is important for patients. Here, we have presented one case of salivary gland choristoma in the middle ear with alopecia and have included a review of the literature. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra - October 13, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Masao Noda, Hisashi Sugimoto, Makoto Ito, Tomokazu Yoshizaki Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Sino-nasal nodular fasciitis in a child: case report and review of literature
We report a 14- month old boy, presented with right facial swelling caused by a 5cm tumor involving the sino-nasal area with erosion of the floor of the orbit and extension into the pterygopalatine fossa. The lesion was completely excised through a midfacial degloving approach. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra - September 18, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Mohammed S. Halawani, Wala S. Alshiha, Mohamad Bitar, Jaber Al-Shammari Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Sebaceous variant mucoepidermoid carcinoma in a pediatric patient: diagnostic pitfalls and management
Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) is the most common salivary gland malignancy of childhood. Early diagnosis is essential in determining prognosis and guiding treatment. This can be difficult as it has a spectrum of histological appearances. Here we present the case of a 14-year-old with a high-grade, sebaceous variant. Though initially diagnosed as benign sebaceous adenoma, fine needle aspiration performed for suspected recurrence revealed MEC. After parotidectomy confirmed this finding, a substantial defect remained and reconstruction using an anterolateral thigh free flap was performed. (Source: International Journal of Pe...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra - September 16, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ashley E. Kita, Zachary D.C. Burke, Miguel Fernando Palma Diaz, Alisha West Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Medullary thyroid cancer presenting with airway obstruction
A 13-year-old boy with skeletal dysplasia was found to have a subglottic cyst on oesophagogastroduodenoscopy for chronic diarrhoea. He underwent a Laryngotracheobronchoscopy, which showed a narrow subglottis. Tracheal biopsies raised the possibility of a neuroendocrine disease. CT scan showed multiple lung nodules and a thyroid mass. A diagnosis of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) was made based on these findings. He underwent a tracheostomy to relieve airway obstruction and open biopsies of the thyroid were taken, all suggestive of MTC. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra - September 15, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: P. Shah, C. Reddy, R. Lawrence, P. Sudarshan, S. Wilne, M. Daniel Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

A rare case of co-existing Treacher-Collins and Down syndrome
We present the case of a neonate with both syndromes who required tracheostomy in the first hour of life due to severe upper airway obstruction. The co-occurrence of both syndromes is rare, and presents unique challenges in securing the airway in the perinatal period. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra - September 11, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Sarah Thoukididou, Kishan Ubayasiri, Margaret Ramsay, Suzanne Wake, Patrick Davies, Mat Daniel Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

List of Societies
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Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra - August 31, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Submandibular approach to anterior C2-C4 disc space in the management of an aneurysmal bone cyst
We report a case of a ten-year-old girl with a large posterior neck mass, an aneurysmal bone cyst involving the upper cervical spine.Patient underwent tumor resection through a posterior approach and required subsequent anterior fusion and instrumentation of C2-C4 for stability. We describe a challenging transcervical submandibular approach that allowed anterior cervical discectomy with placement of interdisc spacer using pre-contoured allograft and plating to achieve anterior fusion. We demonstrated that this approach is safe and effective in children, and provides excellent visualization for direct access with a surprisi...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra - July 28, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Wen Jiang, Burt Yaszay Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Submandibular Approach to Anterior C2-C4 Disc Space in the Management of an Aneurismal Bone Cyst
We report a case of a ten-year-old girl with a large posterior neck mass, an aneurysmal bone cyst involving the upper cervical spine.Patient underwent tumor resection through a posterior approach and required subsequent anterior fusion and instrumentation of C2-C4 for stability. We describe a challenging transcervical submandibular approach that allowed anterior cervical discectomy with placement of interdisc spacer using pre-contoured allograft and plating to achieve anterior fusion. We demonstrated that this approach is safe and effective in children, and provides excellent visualization for direct access with a surprisi...
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra - July 28, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Wen Jiang, Burt Yaszay Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

WITHDRAWN: Posttraumatic hematoma of the masseter muscle mimicking a parotid abscess
This article has been withdrawn at the request of the author(s) and/or editor. The Publisher apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. (Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra)
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra - June 9, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Urs Borner, Hergen Friedrich, Marco Domenico Caversaccio, Basile Nicolas Landis Source Type: research