Expression of Toll-like receptors on peripheral blood white cells in acute otitis media
Conclusions Peripheral blood monocytes are characterized by increased expression of TLRs in the course of recurrent AOM. (Source: Otolaryngologia Polska)
Source: Otolaryngologia Polska - November 6, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
Intranasal glucocorticosteroids – Not only in allergic rhinitis In the 40th anniversary of intranasal glucocorticosteroids’ introduction
Publication date: March–April 2014 Source:Otolaryngologia Polska, Volume 68, Issue 2 Author(s): Bolesław Samoliński , Anna Nowicka , Oksana Wojas , Agnieszka Lipiec , Edyta Krzych-Fałta , Aneta Tomaszewska It has been 40 years since Niels Mygind's publication in British Medical Journal on intranasal application of beclomethasone dipropionate aerosol in allergic rhinitis (AR). Since then a new era in treatment of allergic and nonallergic upper airway diseases began. This publication presents current concepts on application of intranasal glucocorticosteroids (inGCS) in treatment of upper airway diseases and in...
Source: Otolaryngologia Polska - November 6, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
Necrotizing sialometaplasia: A rare lesion that mimics oral cancer clinically and histopathologically
We present one such case wherein the lesion resolved spontaneously after incisional biopsy. A clinical diagnosis of necrotizing sialometaplasia was confirmed by histopathology. General medical practitioners and otolaryngologists should consider this rare lesion in the work up of a suspicious oral ulcer. Decisions must be based on biopsy and clinicians should resist the urge to make diagnoses unsupported by biopsy or at least toluidine blue staining. (Source: Otolaryngologia Polska)
Source: Otolaryngologia Polska - November 6, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
Role of immunoglobulin E and gastro-esophageal reflux disease in the development of otitis media with effusion
Conclusion Allergy is a possible risk factor for the development of OME. The level of PG1in the effusion is one tenth of its level in the serum of the patients. (Source: Otolaryngologia Polska)
Source: Otolaryngologia Polska - November 6, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
A new approach to studying the nasal and oral breathing routes
Conclusions The preliminary results suggest the potential use of the NOFA in ENT practice. Further studies are necessary to evaluate the usefulness of this device in the diagnosis of patients with upper respiratory tract disorders. (Source: Otolaryngologia Polska)
Source: Otolaryngologia Polska - November 6, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
Cancer stem cells in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
Publication date: May–June 2014 Source:Otolaryngologia Polska, Volume 68, Issue 3 Author(s): Tomasz Szafarowski , Miroslaw J. Szczepanski Recent studies have demonstrated that cancer stem cells (CSC) play an important role in the pathobiology of head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC). This subpopulation of undifferentiated, self-renewing cells is responsible for resistance to conventional anti-cancer therapy, cancer recurrence, metastasis and ability to form a heterogeneous tumor. CSC are identified on the basis of specific markers, including membrane proteins or cell enzymes, or by using their self-renewal...
Source: Otolaryngologia Polska - November 6, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
Castelman disease of the parotid gland: An unusual entity
We present a case of a 35-year-old female patient with parotid CD of the hyaline-vascular type as an extremely rare entity. We also discuss recent updates on this disease. (Source: Otolaryngologia Polska)
Source: Otolaryngologia Polska - November 6, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
Chyle leak: A rare complication post-hemithyroidectomy. Case report and review of literature
Conclusion Chyle leak post-thyroidectomy for a benign disease is a very rare complication. Nevertheless, head and neck surgeons should consider it in the differential diagnosis of neck swelling post-thyroidectomy. (Source: Otolaryngologia Polska)
Source: Otolaryngologia Polska - November 6, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
Intravascular papillary endothelial hyperplasia of larynx: Case report and literature review of all head and neck cases
We present a first case of IPEH arising from the vocal fold of a 48-year-old male. Histological differential diagnosis of IPEH includes several entities, most importantly angiosarcoma. Presentation and histology are discussed. The main treatment option is a complete surgical resection. Prognosis of IPEH is excellent, with the exception of some intracranial cases. (Source: Otolaryngologia Polska)
Source: Otolaryngologia Polska - November 6, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
High-affinity IgE receptor gene polymorphism and allergic rhinitis in a Polish population
Conclusion The results indicate that genetic factors may play an important role in the allergic rhinitis development in the investigated group. (Source: Otolaryngologia Polska)
Source: Otolaryngologia Polska - November 6, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
Usefulness of snoreplasty in the treatment of simple snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome – Preliminary report
Conclusions Injected snoreplasty is an effective procedure, especially, in patients manifesting persistent snoring. It is not indicated in the treatment of obstructive apneas during sleep. The advantages of this method are: minimal invasiveness, the low number of complications and slight pain. (Source: Otolaryngologia Polska)
Source: Otolaryngologia Polska - November 6, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
Communication skills and thalamic lesion: Strategies of rehabilitation
Conclusion For planning a speech-therapy it is important to consider the relationship between cognitive functions and communication. The cognitive/behavioral treatment confirms its therapeutic efficiency for thalamic lesions. (Source: Otolaryngologia Polska)
Source: Otolaryngologia Polska - November 6, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
HPV vaccination in head and neck HPV-related pathologies
Publication date: July–August 2014 Source:Otolaryngologia Polska, Volume 68, Issue 4 Author(s): Małgorzata Wierzbicka , Agata Józefiak , Joanna Jackowska , Jarosław Szydłowski , Anna Goździcka-Józefiak Recent data demonstrate that human papilloma virus (HPV) plays a role in pathologies other than ano-genital cancers, specifically head and neck malignancies, and non-cancerous conditions such as recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP). High-risk HPV16 and 18, and low risk HPV6 and 11 play the main role in HPV-related pathologies. As more and more information about the role of HPV infection in non-cervical...
Source: Otolaryngologia Polska - November 6, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
Postauricular advancement fascio-cutaneo-periosteal flap for closure of mastoid cutaneous fistula
Conclusion Postauricular advancement flap is effective for closure of persistent cutaneous mastoid fistula. (Source: Otolaryngologia Polska)
Source: Otolaryngologia Polska - November 6, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
Contrasting radiological presentation of cervical sympathetic chain schwannoma: Case series of two cases
Publication date: September–October 2014 Source:Otolaryngologia Polska, Volume 68, Issue 5 Author(s): Roshan Kumar Verma , Satheesh Kumar Sunku , Naresh K. Panda Splaying of carotid bifurcation on imaging, known as Lyre sign, is seen characteristically in carotid body tumors. Is positive Lyre sign always confirmatory of carotid body tumor? Here we discuss two cases of cervical sympathetic chain schwannoma. The first case presented radiologically as an enhancing lesion with splaying of external carotid artery and internal carotid artery (positive Lyre sign) and misled us to the diagnosis of carotid body tumor. The ...
Source: Otolaryngologia Polska - November 6, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
