Pub Date : 2024-10-16DOI: 10.1177/01455613241272494
Yuelin Qin, Ningning Hu, Runze Zhang, Xuecai Yang, Junwei Wang
Hamartoma is a congenital benign lesion commonly found in the lungs, kidneys, colon, and other regions, but it is seldom seen in the oral cavity. Multiple hamartoma occurrences in the tongue are particularly rare. This article describes a 7-day-old female infant with multiple tongue tumors and a cleft palate, who had difficulty feeding and subsequently underwent tumor removal under general anesthesia. Nine months later, a cleft palate repair was performed. No genetic abnormalities were detected in the genetic testing. After the tumor removal, follow-ups were conducted every year to observe any recurrence of the tumors, the morphology and function of the tongue, and any systemic abnormalities. After 7 years of follow-up, there was no recurrence of the tumors, and the morphology and function of the tongue were normal, with no systemic diseases found. It is crucial to conduct multidisciplinary consultations for children diagnosed with multiple tongue hamartomas and to monitor their overall development while addressing oral lesions.
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Introduction: Despite the ever-expanding scope of telemedicine, studies regarding its application in the field of otorhinolaryngology-head and neck surgery (ORL-HNS) in remote parts of the world are lacking. This pilot study aims to bridge the research gap and to assess the efficacy of our tailored telemedicine clinic model, operating in an "asynchronous" mode, in diagnosing various ORL-HNS diseases. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted at a tertiary care center of Nepal. An asynchronous telemedicine portal was used with a store and share approach to telecast the pen endoscopic camera findings to the consultant in order to formulate a diagnosis and a management plan. Interobserver reliability was assessed using SPSS version 26 based on Cohen's kappa. The association between the results of the Mimi Hearing App (v. 5.0) and pure tone audiometry were performed using chi-square test. Results: The overall diagnostic agreement in our study was substantial to almost perfect with kappa values of .843, .784, .737, and .764 for rhinology, head and neck, otology, and pediatric cases. Chronic otitis media was the predominant diagnosis across all age groups. Various head and neck swellings, symptomatic deviated nasal septum and chronic rhinosinusitis with polyposis followed closely. Discussion: The future of telemedicine in otorhinolaryngology can be gauged to be effective in reducing cost and human resource use in the limited setting of Nepal with the model allowing for remote but effective communication between the concerned patients and the expert doctor in clarifying doubts and making diagnosis, early recognition of diseases and preventing or decreasing complications of those diseases.
{"title":"Reliability of a Tailored Tele-Medicine Model for Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ORL-HNS) Clinical Practice in Remote Areas of Nepal: A Pilot Study from Tertiary Referral Center.","authors":"Bigyan Raj Gyawali, Obaidullah, Saurav Ghimire, Ashutosh Kashyap, Umesh Jang Rai, Prashant Tripathi, Kunjan Acharya","doi":"10.1177/01455613241291168","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613241291168","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> Despite the ever-expanding scope of telemedicine, studies regarding its application in the field of otorhinolaryngology-head and neck surgery (ORL-HNS) in remote parts of the world are lacking. This pilot study aims to bridge the research gap and to assess the efficacy of our tailored telemedicine clinic model, operating in an \"asynchronous\" mode, in diagnosing various ORL-HNS diseases. <b>Methods:</b> This is a cross-sectional study conducted at a tertiary care center of Nepal. An asynchronous telemedicine portal was used with a store and share approach to telecast the pen endoscopic camera findings to the consultant in order to formulate a diagnosis and a management plan. Interobserver reliability was assessed using SPSS version 26 based on Cohen's kappa. The association between the results of the Mimi Hearing App (v. 5.0) and pure tone audiometry were performed using chi-square test. <b>Results:</b> The overall diagnostic agreement in our study was substantial to almost perfect with kappa values of .843, .784, .737, and .764 for rhinology, head and neck, otology, and pediatric cases. Chronic otitis media was the predominant diagnosis across all age groups. Various head and neck swellings, symptomatic deviated nasal septum and chronic rhinosinusitis with polyposis followed closely. <b>Discussion:</b> The future of telemedicine in otorhinolaryngology can be gauged to be effective in reducing cost and human resource use in the limited setting of Nepal with the model allowing for remote but effective communication between the concerned patients and the expert doctor in clarifying doubts and making diagnosis, early recognition of diseases and preventing or decreasing complications of those diseases.</p>","PeriodicalId":93984,"journal":{"name":"Ear, nose, & throat journal","volume":" ","pages":"1455613241291168"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142484026","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-15DOI: 10.1177/01455613241290178
Amin Khbou, Samia Meherzi, Ons Mnif, Oumaima Beldi, Afifa Charfi
Schwannomas are generally known to be benign tumors that arise from Schwann cells. The most frequently encountered tumors of this type in ENT are vestibular schwannomas or acoustic neuromas. However, head and neck localization, although rare, has been documented in the literature. We present the case of a 13-year-old girl who presented with chronic swelling of the left cheek, leading to aesthetic discomfort. Clinical examination objectified a palpable swelling on both the external and internal sides of the left cheek. No other abnormalities were detected during the clinical examination. Ultrasound of the soft tissues identified the left cheek swelling as corresponding to a subcutaneous cyst. No further investigations were indicated for this patient. The treatment consisted of surgical excision via an intraoral approach with an internal buccal incision. Histological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of schwannoma. Schwannoma, a benign neurologic tumor, is rarely located in the face, particularly in the jaw. Its diagnosis is confirmed through histopathological examination, and treatment typically involves complete surgical removal when feasible.
{"title":"Benign Solitary Schwannoma of the Cheek: A Case Report and a Review of the Literature.","authors":"Amin Khbou, Samia Meherzi, Ons Mnif, Oumaima Beldi, Afifa Charfi","doi":"10.1177/01455613241290178","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613241290178","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Schwannomas are generally known to be benign tumors that arise from Schwann cells. The most frequently encountered tumors of this type in ENT are vestibular schwannomas or acoustic neuromas. However, head and neck localization, although rare, has been documented in the literature. We present the case of a 13-year-old girl who presented with chronic swelling of the left cheek, leading to aesthetic discomfort. Clinical examination objectified a palpable swelling on both the external and internal sides of the left cheek. No other abnormalities were detected during the clinical examination. Ultrasound of the soft tissues identified the left cheek swelling as corresponding to a subcutaneous cyst. No further investigations were indicated for this patient. The treatment consisted of surgical excision via an intraoral approach with an internal buccal incision. Histological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of schwannoma. Schwannoma, a benign neurologic tumor, is rarely located in the face, particularly in the jaw. Its diagnosis is confirmed through histopathological examination, and treatment typically involves complete surgical removal when feasible.</p>","PeriodicalId":93984,"journal":{"name":"Ear, nose, & throat journal","volume":" ","pages":"1455613241290178"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142483965","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-15DOI: 10.1177/01455613241291710
Rong-San Jiang, Yi-Fang Chiang
Objective: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been injected into the olfactory cleft to treat olfactory dysfunction related to coronavirus disease 2019. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effect of PRP combined with hyaluronic acid (HA) nasal injection in the treatment of traumatic olfactory dysfunction. Methods: Patients who had lost olfactory function after experiencing head trauma and were willing to receive PRP and HA nasal injections for treatment were enrolled. Before nasal injection, 10 cc of blood was drawn from the patients. The drawn blood was injected into a centrifuge tube for processing, and finally, 5 cc of the PRP mixed with HA was drawn out using an empty syringe. The PRP mixed with HA was injected into the upper part of the middle nasal septum and the medial side of the middle turbinate of the patient's nasal cavity under a nasal endoscope. The olfactory function of each patient was evaluated by the phenyl ethyl alcohol (PEA) odor detection threshold test before and at both 1 and 3 months after nasal injection and the traditional Chinese version of the University of Pennsylvania Smell Identification Test at 3 months after nasal injection. Results: A total of 28 patients received PRP and HA nasal injections between August and December of 2023 and came back for evaluation of the effect. In all, 20 (71.4%) patients felt their olfactory function improved 1 month after injection, and 24 of 28 (85.7%) patients reported their olfactory function improved at 3 months after injection. The bilateral or unilateral PEA threshold decreased in 22 (78.6%) patients 1 month after injection, and decreased in 15 (53.6%) patients 3 months after injection. Conclusions: Our results show that PRP and HA nasal injections were associated with favored patient-reported outcomes and improved the olfactory threshold in the treatment of traumatic olfactory dysfunction.
目的:富血小板血浆(PRP)已被注射到嗅裂,用于治疗与冠状病毒病有关的嗅觉功能障碍。本研究旨在评估 PRP 与透明质酸(HA)鼻腔注射相结合治疗外伤性嗅觉功能障碍的效果。研究方法入选患者均为头部外伤后丧失嗅觉功能且愿意接受PRP和HA鼻腔注射治疗的患者。鼻腔注射前,从患者体内抽取 10 毫升血液。将抽出的血液注入离心管进行处理,最后用空注射器抽出 5 cc PRP 混合 HA。在鼻内窥镜下,将混有 HA 的 PRP 注入患者鼻腔的中鼻中隔上部和中鼻甲内侧。在鼻腔注射前、注射后 1 个月和 3 个月,通过苯乙醇(PEA)气味检测阈值测试对每位患者的嗅觉功能进行评估;在鼻腔注射后 3 个月,通过宾夕法尼亚大学气味识别测试的繁体中文版对每位患者的嗅觉功能进行评估。结果2023年8月至12月期间,共有28名患者接受了PRP和HA鼻腔注射,并再次进行了效果评估。共有 20 名(71.4%)患者在注射 1 个月后感觉嗅觉功能有所改善,28 名患者中有 24 名(85.7%)在注射 3 个月后表示嗅觉功能有所改善。注射 1 个月后,22 名患者(78.6%)的双侧或单侧 PEA 阈值下降,注射 3 个月后,15 名患者(53.6%)的 PEA 阈值下降。结论:我们的研究结果表明,在治疗外伤性嗅觉功能障碍的过程中,PRP 和 HA 鼻腔注射与患者报告的良好疗效相关,并能改善嗅觉阈值。
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Pub Date : 2024-10-15DOI: 10.1177/01455613241291744
Jie Liu, Junwei Wang, Pan Wang, Nan Wu
For most cystic craniopharyngiomas, intracapsular debulking is a good strategy to get a large operation space and protect vital structures. However, this surgical strategy may lead to the residual and recurrence of the tumor capsule wall. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a new surgical strategy without residual capsule walls for the removal of cystic craniopharyngiomas. We reviewed a 45-year-old male with vision loss and visual field defects, whose head MRI revealed a suprasellar cystic lesion. The patient underwent extended endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery. The surgical strategy of total cystic wall decollement was adopted, which was that the lesion surrounded by the capsule was completely separated from the surrounding tissue without destroying the capsule and maintaining the tension of the capsule. The lesion was totally resected and pathological findings confirmed the diagnosis of craniopharyngioma. After the operation, both the visual acuity and pituitary function were significantly improved. In addition, he suffered from transient diabetes insipidus, which was subsequently relieved. During the 33-month follow-up, there was no tumor recurrence. Compared with the traditional surgical strategy of intracapsular debulking, the surgical strategy of total cystic wall decollement has the advantages of less residual tumor capsules, low tumor recurrence rates, etc. Therefore, for specific cystic craniopharyngiomas, the surgical strategy of total cystic wall decollement may be an effective surgical strategy to reduce tumor recurrence.
{"title":"Extended Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Surgery with Total Cyst Wall Decollement for Suprasellar Cystic Craniopharyngioma: Case Report and Literature Review.","authors":"Jie Liu, Junwei Wang, Pan Wang, Nan Wu","doi":"10.1177/01455613241291744","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613241291744","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>For most cystic craniopharyngiomas, intracapsular debulking is a good strategy to get a large operation space and protect vital structures. However, this surgical strategy may lead to the residual and recurrence of the tumor capsule wall. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a new surgical strategy without residual capsule walls for the removal of cystic craniopharyngiomas. We reviewed a 45-year-old male with vision loss and visual field defects, whose head MRI revealed a suprasellar cystic lesion. The patient underwent extended endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery. The surgical strategy of total cystic wall decollement was adopted, which was that the lesion surrounded by the capsule was completely separated from the surrounding tissue without destroying the capsule and maintaining the tension of the capsule. The lesion was totally resected and pathological findings confirmed the diagnosis of craniopharyngioma. After the operation, both the visual acuity and pituitary function were significantly improved. In addition, he suffered from transient diabetes insipidus, which was subsequently relieved. During the 33-month follow-up, there was no tumor recurrence. Compared with the traditional surgical strategy of intracapsular debulking, the surgical strategy of total cystic wall decollement has the advantages of less residual tumor capsules, low tumor recurrence rates, etc. Therefore, for specific cystic craniopharyngiomas, the surgical strategy of total cystic wall decollement may be an effective surgical strategy to reduce tumor recurrence.</p>","PeriodicalId":93984,"journal":{"name":"Ear, nose, & throat journal","volume":" ","pages":"1455613241291744"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142483982","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-15DOI: 10.1177/01455613241290498
Songul Demir, M Mahir Akbudak, Bilal Sizer
Background: Nasal bone fractures are pretty common. The most common causes include interpersonal violence, traffic accidents, sports injuries, and falls. This study aimed to assess patients presenting with nasal bone fractures not only for nasal trauma but also for personality disorders, impulsivity, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) using psychiatric questionnaires. Methods: The study included 41 patients, and the control group consisted of 43 volunteers without nasal bone fracture; neither the patients nor the volunteers had previously been diagnosed with or treated for psychiatric disorders. The psychiatric questionnaires administered were the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire Revised-Short Form (EPQR-S), the Barratt Impulsivity Scale-Short Form (BIS-11-SF), and Turgay's Adult ADD/ADHD DSM-IV-based Scale. Results: The most common cause of nasal bone fractures in our study was violence (41.5%), followed by traffic accidents (29.3%), falls (17%), and sports injuries (12.2%). In the EPQR-S assessment, the nasal bone fracture (NBF) group had significantly-higher total scores than the control group (CG) (P < .001). In the subscales of the questionnaire, extroversion, psychoticism, and lie subscale scores were higher in the NBF group than in the CG. In the BIS-11-SF assessment, the NBF group had higher total scores than the CG (P < .001). Assessment using Turgay's adult ADD/ADHD DSM IV-based diagnostic screening and rating scale revealed no statistically-significant difference between the NBF group and the CG in terms of attention deficit and hyperactivity. Conclusion: We found that psychoticism patterns and impulsivity were more prevalent in the patient group, whereas ADD/ADHD was not. The results of our study suggest that performing a psychiatric assessment may be the right decision in patients presenting with NBFs caused by violence, whether they are the aggressor or the victim.
{"title":"Psychopathologic Evaluation in Patients With Nasal Bone Fractures.","authors":"Songul Demir, M Mahir Akbudak, Bilal Sizer","doi":"10.1177/01455613241290498","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613241290498","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Nasal bone fractures are pretty common. The most common causes include interpersonal violence, traffic accidents, sports injuries, and falls. This study aimed to assess patients presenting with nasal bone fractures not only for nasal trauma but also for personality disorders, impulsivity, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) using psychiatric questionnaires. <b>Methods:</b> The study included 41 patients, and the control group consisted of 43 volunteers without nasal bone fracture; neither the patients nor the volunteers had previously been diagnosed with or treated for psychiatric disorders. The psychiatric questionnaires administered were the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire Revised-Short Form (EPQR-S), the Barratt Impulsivity Scale-Short Form (BIS-11-SF), and Turgay's Adult ADD/ADHD DSM-IV-based Scale. <b>Results:</b> The most common cause of nasal bone fractures in our study was violence (41.5%), followed by traffic accidents (29.3%), falls (17%), and sports injuries (12.2%). In the EPQR-S assessment, the nasal bone fracture (NBF) group had significantly-higher total scores than the control group (CG) (<i>P</i> < .001). In the subscales of the questionnaire, extroversion, psychoticism, and lie subscale scores were higher in the NBF group than in the CG. In the BIS-11-SF assessment, the NBF group had higher total scores than the CG (<i>P</i> < .001). Assessment using Turgay's adult ADD/ADHD DSM IV-based diagnostic screening and rating scale revealed no statistically-significant difference between the NBF group and the CG in terms of attention deficit and hyperactivity. <b>Conclusion:</b> We found that psychoticism patterns and impulsivity were more prevalent in the patient group, whereas ADD/ADHD was not. The results of our study suggest that performing a psychiatric assessment may be the right decision in patients presenting with NBFs caused by violence, whether they are the aggressor or the victim.</p>","PeriodicalId":93984,"journal":{"name":"Ear, nose, & throat journal","volume":" ","pages":"1455613241290498"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142484024","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-15DOI: 10.1177/01455613241291166
Nawaf Fatani, Asma Alahmadi, Yousef Almassalmeh, Ahmad M Abdelrahman, Nasser Alotaibi, Medhat Yousef, Mohammed Alotaibi, Fares Aldokhayel, Abdulrahman Hagr
Purpose: Cochlear implant (CI) surgery is conventionally done under general anesthesia (GA). However, many patients are unable to undergo GA due to various reasons, raising the need for an alternative safe option. CI under local anesthesia is feasible and safely done in patients who can't tolerate GA. This approach allows for device fitting immediately after surgery. This study aims to evaluate simultaneous bilateral cochlear implant (BiCI) surgery performed under local anesthesia with sedation in adults. To our knowledge, this is the largest cohort of patients who underwent this approach. Methods: This is a retrospective chart review in a tertiary center. We included all adult patients who underwent simultaneous BiCI under local anesthesia with sedation from 2018 to 2024. The feasibility of BiCI under local anesthesia with sedation was assessed through clinical, surgical, audiological, and patient questionnaire data. Results: Six patients underwent simultaneous BiCI with local anesthetic and sedation. Mean age was 41.7 ± 16.0, comprising 66.7% male and 33.3% female. No intraoperative problems were encountered. All woke up from sedation without any agitation or difficulties. Their recovery was uneventful. No dizziness, nausea, or vomiting were reported. The device was activated immediately postoperatively. Pure tone audiometry, speech reception threshold, and word recognition score were significantly improved. Positive experiences were reported in all patients. Conclusion: Bilateral simultaneous cochlear implantation under local anesthesia in adults is achievable, through a multidisciplinary approach. This approach is a potential alternative option for some patients and could optimize their hearing rehabilitation.
目的:人工耳蜗植入(CI)手术通常在全身麻醉(GA)下进行。然而,许多患者由于各种原因无法接受全身麻醉,因此需要另一种安全的选择。对于无法忍受全身麻醉的患者来说,在局部麻醉下进行 CI 是可行且安全的。这种方法允许术后立即安装设备。本研究旨在评估在局部麻醉和镇静下同时进行的成人双侧人工耳蜗植入(BiCI)手术。据我们所知,这是接受这种方法的最大一批患者。方法:这是在一家三级医疗中心进行的回顾性病历审查。我们纳入了 2018 年至 2024 年期间在局麻镇静下接受同步 BiCI 的所有成人患者。通过临床、手术、听力学和患者问卷调查数据评估了镇静局部麻醉下 BiCI 的可行性。结果:六名患者在局部麻醉和镇静的情况下同时进行了 BiCI。平均年龄为(41.7 ± 16.0)岁,其中男性占 66.7%,女性占 33.3%。术中未出现任何问题。所有人都从镇静中醒来,没有任何躁动或困难。术后恢复顺利。没有头晕、恶心或呕吐的报告。术后立即启动了设备。纯音测听、言语接收阈值和单词识别评分均有明显改善。所有患者都获得了积极的体验。结论通过多学科方法,在局部麻醉下对成人进行双侧同步人工耳蜗植入是可行的。这种方法对某些患者来说是一种潜在的替代选择,可以优化他们的听力康复。
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Pub Date : 2024-10-15DOI: 10.1177/01455613241290174
Feng-Li Cheng, Lan Han, Dan-Ni Xu, Fei-Yang Li, Ting-Ting Li, Shi-Yong Liang, Yun-Fang An, Chang-Qing Zhao
Background: Sphenoid sinus mucocele (SSM) represents a relatively rare disease among pediatric population as compared to adults, with a 1% to 3% incidence of all paranasal sinus mucoceles. Since the initial symptoms varied often, SSM caused blindness was scarcely seen. Case Presentation: Here we described an unusual case of small, isolated SSM causing acute visual loss in a 9-year-old girl. The patient first consulted an ophthalmologist for her right blindness. A diagnosis of SSM was suspected indicated by an orbital MRI scan. Thereafter the patient was referred to our department and an endoscopic sphenoidotomy and optic nerve decompression was performed. Surprisingly, her vision was relieved immediately after surgery, followed by dramatic improvement during the postoperative 20-month follow-up period. Conclusion: To our knowledge, a better understanding of SSM in pediatrics is essential for clinicians, including neurologists, ophthalmologists, and otolaryngologists to make early diagnoses and correct treatment by MRI and CT scan. Prompt surgical intervention of endoscopic transnasal sphenoidectomy is a quite safe, effective, and minimally invasive method for patients.
{"title":"Sudden Blindness as the Only Symptom Caused by a Small Sphenoid Sinus Mucocele in a Young Child.","authors":"Feng-Li Cheng, Lan Han, Dan-Ni Xu, Fei-Yang Li, Ting-Ting Li, Shi-Yong Liang, Yun-Fang An, Chang-Qing Zhao","doi":"10.1177/01455613241290174","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613241290174","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Sphenoid sinus mucocele (SSM) represents a relatively rare disease among pediatric population as compared to adults, with a 1% to 3% incidence of all paranasal sinus mucoceles. Since the initial symptoms varied often, SSM caused blindness was scarcely seen. <b>Case Presentation:</b> Here we described an unusual case of small, isolated SSM causing acute visual loss in a 9-year-old girl. The patient first consulted an ophthalmologist for her right blindness. A diagnosis of SSM was suspected indicated by an orbital MRI scan. Thereafter the patient was referred to our department and an endoscopic sphenoidotomy and optic nerve decompression was performed. Surprisingly, her vision was relieved immediately after surgery, followed by dramatic improvement during the postoperative 20-month follow-up period. <b>Conclusion:</b> To our knowledge, a better understanding of SSM in pediatrics is essential for clinicians, including neurologists, ophthalmologists, and otolaryngologists to make early diagnoses and correct treatment by MRI and CT scan. Prompt surgical intervention of endoscopic transnasal sphenoidectomy is a quite safe, effective, and minimally invasive method for patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":93984,"journal":{"name":"Ear, nose, & throat journal","volume":" ","pages":"1455613241290174"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142484027","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-10-14DOI: 10.1177/01455613241287012
Liyan Liu, Haoyue Xu, Yi Ren, Xiaohong Zhan, Lingxue Bu
Keratocystoma of the parotid gland is a rare benign salivary gland tumor. In 2022, the World Health Organization added keratocystoma to the classification of benign parotid tumors. Recently, our hospital encountered a case involving a 2-year-old child, making this the youngest patient reported to date. We excised part of the parotid gland and lesion under general anesthesia while preserving the facial nerve. There was no local recurrence during the 1-year follow-up period after surgery. Despite its rarity, it is essential to consider the possibility of keratocystoma and distinguish it from other benign neoplastic lesions of the parotid gland.
{"title":"Keratocystoma of the Parotid Gland: A Rare Case and Review of the Literature.","authors":"Liyan Liu, Haoyue Xu, Yi Ren, Xiaohong Zhan, Lingxue Bu","doi":"10.1177/01455613241287012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01455613241287012","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Keratocystoma of the parotid gland is a rare benign salivary gland tumor. In 2022, the World Health Organization added keratocystoma to the classification of benign parotid tumors. Recently, our hospital encountered a case involving a 2-year-old child, making this the youngest patient reported to date. We excised part of the parotid gland and lesion under general anesthesia while preserving the facial nerve. There was no local recurrence during the 1-year follow-up period after surgery. Despite its rarity, it is essential to consider the possibility of keratocystoma and distinguish it from other benign neoplastic lesions of the parotid gland.</p>","PeriodicalId":93984,"journal":{"name":"Ear, nose, & throat journal","volume":" ","pages":"1455613241287012"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142484022","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}