Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal

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Cochlear implantation (CI) is the most effective solution for patients with severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss, especially in children. However, a major postoperative complication, known as chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM), poses challenges for both doctors and families of the patients, which can affect post-CI hearing outcomes. We present the case of post-CI CSOM in a 15-year-old girl. She had been utilizing a unilateral cochlear implant for 7 years and had been experiencing intermittent earache and discharge in her only audible ear for the past 15 months...

Cholesteatomas are benign growths of squamous epithelial tissue in the middle ear resulting in conductive hearing loss and/or erosion of the structures of the middle ear space. These lesions are surgically removed but require postoperative surveillance due to risk of recurrence or residual disease. Second-look surgery remains the gold standard for diagnosis and treatment of residual or recurrent cholesteatoma; however, advanced imaging modalities such as non-echoplanar diffusion weighted magnetic resonance imaging (non-EPI DWI-MRI) offer a less invasive alternative for surveillance...

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Objective: To provide the experience of diagnosis and treatment of second branchial cleft fistula in children. Methods: The clinical data of 76 children with second branchial cleft fistulas admitted to Beijing Children's Hospital affiliated with Capital Medical University from January 2016 to December 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. All patients underwent cervical ultrasonography and resection of the second branchial cleft fistula, and their clinical manifestations, surgical methods, complications, recurrence condition, and lesion appearance of the patients were analyzed...

Background: ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence tool, which utilizes machine learning to analyze and generate human-like text. The user-friendly accessibility of this tool enables patients conveniently access medical information without intricate terminology challenges. The objective of this study was to assess the accuracy of ChatGPT in providing insights into indications and management of complications after tonsillectomy, a common pediatric otolaryngology procedure. Methods: The responses generated by ChatGPT were compared to the "Clinical practice guidelines: tonsillectomy in children-executive summary" developed by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF)...

Ameloblastic carcinoma (AC) represents a distinct challenge in the realm of odontogenic malignancies due to its rarity and aggressive nature. We present a unique case of AC in a 70-year-old male, retired dry cleaner, with symptoms initially suggestive of chronic allergic rhinitis and recurrent acute sinusitis with asymmetric facial edema and paresthesia. Detailed evaluation revealed a prominent mass in the right maxillary sinus with extensive cortical destruction. Pathological assessment post-right maxillectomy identified a high-grade AC with malignant spindle cell transformation...

Congenital facial infiltrating lipomatosis (CFIL) is a rare condition that typically affects the trunk and limbs, but can also occur in the face. Managing CFIL is a significant challenge due to its diffuse involvement in important facial structures. This case report aims to describe a rare form of lipomatosis and discuss the clinical and therapeutic aspects of this entity. The patient was a 5-year-old girl who was admitted to our department due to a right paralateronasal swelling that had been present for 5 months...

Objective: Early-onset otitis media with effusion (OME) can affect the development of the auditory nervous system and thus lead to auditory processing abnormalities. This study aims to review the effect of childhood OME on auditory processing abilities in children. Methods: A systematic review of the literature, restricted to the English language from 1990 to 2022 was conducted using search engines like PubMed, Embase, and Google Scholar. After selecting the articles following predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria, the data were extracted and meta-analysis was performed...

Solitary fibrous tumors (SFTs) are rare mesenchymal tumors that occur in various soft tissues and organs throughout the body. Superficial SFTs in the head and neck region are uncommon and reports of such cases are limited. An elderly Japanese woman in her 80s presented to our clinic with a smooth mass in the right parotideomasseteric region. Ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed a well-defined subcutaneous mass measuring 20 mm. For a definitive diagnosis and treatment, surgical resection was performed under local anesthesia...

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We describe a case of lymphatic malformation (LM) with snoring as the primary symptom. The patient, an 11-year-old boy, sought medical attention due to "snoring that had worsened over 3 years, accompanied by shortness of breath for 1 month." The preoperative examination showed that the apnea-hypopnea index during sleep was 33.4. The average overnight blood oxygen saturation was 95.3%, reaching a lowest level of 79.9%. Magnetic resonance imaging identified a space-occupying lesion in the postpharyngeal space, leading to significant compression and narrowing of the pharyngeal cavity...

Objectives: To identify risk factors and evaluate the impact of various facial fractures and reconstruction surgeries on postoperative weight change. Methods: Retrospective, monocentric study was performed at a tertiary care center. Medical history, type and mechanism of fracture, operative factors, and postoperative weights at follow-up appointments for 145 adult patients undergoing surgical repair for maxillofacial fractures were collected. Further information was obtained on postoperative diet and whether patients received maxillomandibular fixation (MMF)...

Pseudomyogenic hemangioendothelioma (PMHE) is a rare vascular neoplasm with an intermediate to low-grade malignant potential. Only 5% of PMHEs occur in the head and neck. This tumor exhibits different histological patterns and mimics other vascular tumors, myoid tumors, or carcinomas. The distinction between these tumors can be a very challenging situation for pathologists. In this article, we report the first case, to our knowledge, of PMHE arising in the maxillary sinus, to highlight this uncommon entity and discuss differential diagnoses...

Sarcoidosis is a systemic inflammatory disease characterized by the formation of immune granulomas in multiple organs. The cause of this disease is not yet clear. Papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) is the most common malignant endocrine tumor and is often associated with cervical lymph node metastasis. Assessment of risk factors associated with a poor prognosis is crucial in PTC. The coexistence of sarcoidosis and thyroid cancer is rarely reported in the literature. We describe a case of a 54-year-old female diagnosed with PTC and asymptomatic cervical and thoracic hilar lymphadenopathy due to concurrent sarcoidosis...

Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a rare tumor, with a documented annual incidence ranging from 3 to 4.5 cases per million. It constitutes approximately 1% of all head and neck malignancies and around 10% of salivary gland tumors. It is imperative to adopt a multidisciplinary approach to ensure the most appropriate therapeutic outcome. Treatment strategies usually involve a multidisciplinary approach and may include surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, or various combinations of these. In this context, we present a clinical case of ACC originating in the palate of a woman...

Congenital granular cell epulis (CGCE) is a rare disease, particularly when it affects multiple oral and maxillofacial regions. We present the case of a female neonate with 4 asymptomatic masses attached to the maxillary and mandibular gingiva as well as the tongue. Due to the size of the masses causing feeding and respiratory difficulties, lesion removal was performed under general anesthesia. Histopathological analysis revealed tightly arranged polygonal cells with abundant granular eosinophilic cytoplasm...

Neck pain is a common reason for primary care visits, and its differential diagnosis should consider various conditions. The reported incidence of hyoid bone fractures is extremely low, accounting for only 0.002% of all fractures. The most common causes of hyoid bone fractures include strangulation attempts and motor vehicle accidents. We report a case of an uncommon complication of manual therapy of the cervical spine. A 76-year-old woman complained of neck pain that worsened during speaking and swallowing, originating from a neck physiotherapy session...

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