Aspergillosis in immunocompromised patients with haematological malignancies.
Authors: Gletsou E, Ioannou M, Liakopoulos V, Tsiambas E, Ragos V, Stefanidis I
Abstract
Aspergillosis, which is saprophytic in nature, is known to cause massive destruction of paranasal sinuses in immunocompromised hosts, but in immunocompetent individuals invasive aspergillosis is rare. Diagnosis is posed from history, physical examination including anterior and posterior rhinoscopy, endoscopy of the nose and paranasal sinuses, radiological findings (CT and/or MRI), fungus cultures and histopathological examination. Non-specific presenting symptoms provide time for infection to extent from sinuses to vit...
Source: Journal of B.U.ON. - February 7, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: J BUON Source Type: research
Ectopic Intranasal Canine Tooth in a Child: A Rare Case Report and Literature review
ConclusionIntranasal teeth are a rare form of ectopic teeth encountered to otolaryngology clinic and may cause a variety of symptoms and complications. CT is very useful; it confirms the diagnosis and facilitates surgical planning. Early diagnosis and treatment are very important to avoid their possible complications. (Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports)
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - February 1, 2019 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Does the reduction of inferior turbinate affect lower airway functions?
ConclusionThis study demonstrated that the widening of the nasal passage after the reduction of the inferior turbinate size had a favorable effect on the pulmonary function tests.ResumoIntroduçãoEmbora o nariz e os pulmões sejam órgãos separados, numerosos estudos relataram que todo o sistema respiratório pode ser considerado como uma única unidade anatômica e funcional. As vias aéreas superiores e inferiores afetam uma à outra diretamente ou através de mecanismos reflexos.ObjetivoAvaliar os efeitos da ablação por radiofrequência em conchas nasais inferiores com hipertrofia persistente sobre a função nasal ...
Source: Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - January 2, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
Evaluation of choroidal thickness measurements in patients with marked nasal septal deviation
ConclusionOur results suggest that marked nasal septal deviation may not lead to significant hypoxia and sympathetic activation, resulting in deterioration of the choroidal blood flow and consequent choroidal thickening.ResumoIntroduçãoA obstrução crônica das vias aéreas superiores devido a acentuado desvio do septo nasal pode causar hipóxia crônica. Pode alterar o equilíbrio do sistema simpático-parassimpático e afetar o fluxo sanguíneo na coroide.ObjetivoAvaliar as medidas da espessura da coroide em pacientes com acentuado desvio de septo nasal.MétodoForam incluídos no estudo pacientes que apresentavam sint...
Source: Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - January 1, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
Dangers of use of prophylactic antibiotics in patients with a primary immunodeficiency
Antibiotic prophylaxis is often used as treatment for patients with primary immunodeficiencies (PI) and resistant chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). We investigated the relationship between antibiotic prophylaxis and resistant organisms cultured on rhinoscopy in these patients. (Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology)
Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - November 1, 2018 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: M. Youch, W. Tichenor Tags: P253 Source Type: research
Efficacy and Safety of Sublingual Immunotherapy in Elderly Rhinitis Patients Sensitized to House Dust Mites.
CONCLUSIONS: It is suggested that HDM-SLIT for 1 year could induce symptom improvement and may induce immunomodulation in elderly rhinitis patients.
PMID: 30306749 [PubMed] (Source: Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Research)
Source: Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Research - October 13, 2018 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Allergy Asthma Immunol Res Source Type: research
The evaluation of malignant mucosal melanoma of nasal cavity with a rare occasion.
Authors: Kepekci AH, Kig C, Gundogan GI
Abstract
Malignant mucosal melanoma is an uncommon disease with a low rate of survival. Malignancies of nasal mucosa which usually presents with nasal obstruction, epistaxis and back drip are difficult to treat and often have poor prognosis. The present case had presented to our clinic with classic symptoms and diagnostic findings of nasal polyposis. Consistently, the patient had previously been diagnosed with and treated for nasal polyposis in another ENT clinic. Physical examination, rhinoscopic examination, computed tomography (CT) scan of the head did not reveal ...
Source: International Journal of Physiology, Pathophysiology and Pharmacology - September 26, 2018 Category: Physiology Tags: Int J Physiol Pathophysiol Pharmacol Source Type: research
Oncocytoma of the nasal septum: A rare cause of persistent irritation
We present a 64 year old woman of Caribbean origin who presented with left sided nasal irritation only. Direct rhinoscopy confirmed a small nasal septum lesion. This was surgically excised and histologically identified as an oncocytoma. This case highlights the need for thorough initial assessment and careful histological analysis to detect rare nasal neoplasms. (Source: Human Pathology: Case Reports)
Source: Human Pathology: Case Reports - September 2, 2018 Category: Pathology Source Type: research
Acute Dentoalveolar Abscess of Sinusal Origin: an Uncommon Case Report
Dentoalveolar abscess of sinusal origin is uncommon and may lead to an unfavorable outcome. A 25-year-old woman presented with a severe headache that had evolved approximately 5 months prior. Computed tomography analysis showed diffuse and irregular mucoperiosteal thickening of all the sinuses. After the rhinoscopy, and based on the clinical and imagological findings, the patient was diagnosed with rhinosinusopathy. Antibiotics and corticoid drugs were prescribed. One day after the rhinoscopy, the patient showed spread of the sinus infection to the dental tissues, requiring emergency dental care due to diffuse facial cellu...
Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - September 1, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Livia Natalia Sales Brito, Hellen Bandeira De Pontes Santos, Nic ássio Silva Menezes, Marcos Alexandre Da Franca Pereira, Patrícia Maria De Ribeiro Vieira, Daliana Queiroga De Castro Gomes, Gustavo Pina Godoy Tags: Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Source Type: research
Common Sites, Etiology, and Solutions of Persistent Septal Deviation in Revision Septoplasty.
Conclusion: Middle septum and caudal septum were common sites of persistent deviation. Proper chondrotomy with excision of deviated middle septum and correction of the caudal deviation with batten graft are key maneuvers to treat persistent deviation.
PMID: 30021415 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology - July 20, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Clin Exp Otorhinolaryngol Source Type: research
Nasal Framework Reconstruction in Patient with Eosinophilic Angiocentric Fibrosis
AbstractEosinophilic angiocentric Fibrosis (EAF) is a rare condition involving the sinonasal tract and nasal septum which is mostly considered as a benign condition. EAF could present with progressive nasal obstruction as its most common symptom. In this case report, we try to report a case of middle aged man with nasal septum tumor-link lesion which was diagnosed with EAF. A 45 years old man presented with complete nasal obstruction who described a growing nasal cavity mass for over 6 months. Anterior rhinoscopy revealed bilateral mass with a smooth surface on the nasal septum and mass protruded into both nasal cavitie...
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - July 18, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
Major Chronic Respiratory Diseases in Chiang Mai: Prevalence, Clinical Characteristics, and Their Correlations.
Conclusion: The prevalence of major CRDs in adults among Chiang Mai population was significantly high with overlapped respiratory symptoms and varying disease severity. Additionally, chronic rhinitis had correlation with asthma but not with COPD.
PMID: 29927203 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet)
Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet - June 24, 2018 Category: General Medicine Tags: J Med Assoc Thai Source Type: research
Could nasal septal deformities type 5 and 6 be a predictive factor of the indi- vidual genetic predilection for the onset of an acute coronary syndrome?.
CONCLUSION: the fact that types 5 and 6 are inherited deformities and not related to trauma against the nose suggests the possible genetic predisposition for the onset of ACS with positive coronary angiography.
PMID: 29727128 [PubMed - in process] (Source: B-ENT)
Source: B-ENT - May 9, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: B-ENT Source Type: research
Destructive Fibrosarcoma of the Maxillary Sinus
Paranasal fibrosarcoma of nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses is a very rare malignant tumor. It is usually presented with nasal obstruction and epistaxis. In this clinical report, clinical symptoms, pathogenesis, and treatment principles of a paranasal fibrosarcoma originating from the right maxillary sinus and obstructing the right nasal passage are discussed.
A 55-year-old male patient was admitted to the authors clinic with complaints of nasal obstruction and epistaxis lasting for 2 years. Anterior rhinoscopy revealed a mass lesion which obstructed the right nasal passage and caused frequent epistaxis. An opacity consi...
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - May 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Tags: Brief Clinical Studies Source Type: research
Intranasal Osteosarcoma in a Dog – A Case Report
This report describes a six-year-old, female, cross-breed dog presented with signs of 90 days duration and diagnosed with a mass located in the right nasal cavity. Radiography, rhinoscopy and computed tomography findings suggested the presence of an intranasal tumor. Osteosarcoma in the nasal cavity was diagnosed based on histopathological examination and clinical and imaging findings. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - April 23, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Gabriela Noronha de Toledo, Pamela Rodrigues Reina Moreira, Daniele Rolemberg, Andreia Coutinho, Julio Edward Hough Monteiro, Mareliza P. Menezes, Maria Eduarda Moutinho, Felipe Augusto Ruiz Sueiro, Rosemeri de Oliveira Vasconcelos, Paola de Castro Moraes Source Type: research
