Rhinocerebral Mucormycosis Treated With Posaconazole: An Only Oral First-Line Antifungal Therapy
This report highlights the possibility of occurrence of this rapidly fatal condition even with normal looking nasal mucosa. High index of suspicion is required to prevent the complications because the course of the disease is very rapid. This case report emphasizes the fact that posaconazole is the only available oral antifungal, which can be used as a first-line agent in the management of mucormycosis, even in immunocompromised individuals. (Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice)
Source: Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice - December 28, 2015 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
Nasal polyps: a predisposing factor for cutaneous leishmaniasis of the lips?
ConclusionsIt is possible that, in patients with nasal polyps, asthma, and COPD, the need to breathe through the mouth rather than the nose facilitates the sting by sandflies. Subjects with nasal polyps living in areas endemic for CL should be warned about the risk for being stung by sandflies on the lips, in addition to other uncovered areas. (Source: International Journal of Dermatology)
Source: International Journal of Dermatology - December 23, 2015 Category: Dermatology Authors: Stefano Veraldi, Antonio D'Agostino, Paolo Pontini, Elena Guanziroli, Paul Gatt Tags: Tropical Medicine Rounds Source Type: research
A case of expansile ancient schwannoma of the nose and paranasal sinuses
Publication date: November 2015 Source:Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences, Volume 16, Issue 3 Author(s): Debabrata Panigrahi, Saumya Ranjan Das, Santosh Kumar Pani, Mahesh Chandra Sahu, Rabindra Nath Padhy A rare case of a unilateral nasal mass involving the left nasal cavity and the paranasal sinuses in a 54-year old man with progressive left nasal obstruction is presented. A polypoid mass in the left nasal cavity was evident from anterior rhinoscopy. Computed tomography scan revealed soft tissue attenuation in the left nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses with an erosion of the nasal se...
Source: Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat and Allied Sciences - December 7, 2015 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
A 44-year-old Rhinolith: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.
We present a case of a large right nasal cavity rhinolith of 44 years of evolution that required removal under general anesthesia. The patient's chart was reviewed to compile case details, and PubMed was searched for current diagnostic and management options.
PMID: 26061063 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Puerto Rico Health Sciences Journal)
Source: Puerto Rico Health Sciences Journal - December 2, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: P R Health Sci J Source Type: research
Paradoxical Increase in Nasal Airway Resistance After Topical Nasal Decongestion – Does It Really Exist? A Retro‐ and Prospective Study
ConclusionThe results indicate the existence and reproducibility of paradoxically increased nasal airway resistance.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Clinical Otolaryngology)
Source: Clinical Otolaryngology - November 19, 2015 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Swoboda Sabine, Helle L Thulesius, Max Jessen Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research
Frontal recess polyp in a 14-year-old child resembling an antro-choanal polyp
Publication date: Available online 6 November 2015 Source:Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences Author(s): Saumya Ranjan Das, Satyabrata Dash, Ranjan Kumar Sahoo, Mahesh Chandra Sahu, Rabindra Nath Padhy A rare case of a unilateral single nasal polyp arising from a left frontal recess resembling an antro-choanal polyp in a 14-year-old girl is presented. A polypoidal mass completely occupying the left nasal cavity extending to the anterior nares was evident by anterior rhinoscopy. The mass was excised endoscopically, and its origin was found to be the frontal recess of the left nasal cavity, a rare occ...
Source: Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences - November 7, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research
Two-level septocolumellar suture technique for correction of septal caudal dislocation
Conclusion Our suture technique is an effective and easy-to-use method to correct the caudal septal dislocation. It can also be used to increase the stability of corrected septum by other techniques. A two-level suture technique increases the success of correction and reduces the risk of postoperative septal caudal luxation, stabilizing the superior portion of the caudal septum, in particular. Therefore, it would reduce the rate of redo surgeries. (Source: Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology)
Source: Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - November 5, 2015 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
Retrobulbar pigmented peripheral nerve sheath tumor in a dog
Abstract
A 1‐year‐old male castrated Pug was referred for unilateral exophthalmos unresponsive to oral antibiotic and anti‐inflammatory therapy. Clinical findings included exophthalmos of the left eye with lateral strabismus, resistance to retropulsion, and an elevated nictitans. Hematologic and biochemical analyses were within normal limits. Findings following computed tomography (CT) of the head included an expansile retrobulbar soft tissue mass with bony lysis extending into the left nasal cavity and nasopharynx. Ultrasound‐guided fine‐needle aspirates and biopsy samples obtained via rhinoscopy were nondiagnos...
Source: Veterinary Ophthalmology - November 1, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Elizabeth Curto, Alison B Clode, Jessica Durrant, Keith W Montgomery, Brian C Gilger Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Reference equations for peak nasal inspiratory flow in Portuguese adults
Conclusion: The reference equation for PNIF in healthy subjects that included FEV1, age and gender had the highest explained percentage of PNIF variability. (Source: European Respiratory Journal)
Source: European Respiratory Journal - October 30, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Goncalves, I., Pereira, A. M., Jacinto, T., Araujo, L., Couto, M., Sa-Sousa, A., Pite, H., Morais-Almeida, M., Fonseca, J. Tags: 9.1 Respiratory Function Technologists/Scientists Source Type: research
Systematic Evaluation of the Upper Airway in a Sample Population: Factors Associated with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Conclusion
This is the first study in which a systematic evaluation of the UA was followed by a sleep study in a population-based sample. In a sample of the general population that had not previously been screened for OSAS, having an abnormal nasal structure was found to be a risk factor for OSAS, in conjunction with other well-established clinical and demographic factors, such as male gender, increased age, increased neck circumference, and body mass index. (Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - October 1, 2015 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Soares Oliveira, M. C., Tufik, S., Louise Martinho Haddad, F., Santos-Silva, R., Gregorio, L. C., Bittencourt, L. Tags: Sleep Medicine and Surgery Source Type: research
Radiofrequency turbinoplasty for nonallergic rhinitis in geriatric patients.
CONCLUSION: RF turbinoplasty appeared to be effective for treating some nonallergic rhinitis symptoms in elderly patients, including rhinorrhea and nasal obstruction. These preliminary results are encouraging and warrant further investigation.
PMID: 26358337 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Rhinology and Allergy)
Source: American Journal of Rhinology and Allergy - September 1, 2015 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Yu MS, Kang SH, Kim BH, Lim DJ, Kim JY Tags: Am J Rhinol Allergy Source Type: research
Clinical Management and Use of Health Care Resources in the Treatment of Nasal Polyposis in Spanish Allergy Centers: The POLAR Study.
CONCLUSIONS: NP is a chronic inflammatory disease that generates considerable use of health care resources. The close association with atopy, asthma, and NSAID hypersensitivity highlights the usefulness of an allergy workup in all patients with NP. Analysis of the clinical management of NP by allergists in Spain revealed a high degree of compliance with EPOS diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations.
PMID: 26310042 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Investigational Allergology and Clinical Immunology)
Source: Journal of Investigational Allergology and Clinical Immunology - August 30, 2015 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Rondón C, Dávila I, Navarro Pulido AM, Sánchez MC, Montoro J, Matheu V, Lluch-Bernal M, Fernández-Parra B, Ibáñez MD, Dordal MT, Colás C, Antón E, Valero A, Rhinoconjunctivitis Committee, Spanish Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Tags: J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol Source Type: research
Role of Rhinopharyngoscopy in Diagnosis of Rhinopathies
Abstract
Rhinopathies, or diseases of the sinonasal cavity, are a heterogeneous group of disorders ranging from benign entities to malignant processes. Proper evaluation and treatment of rhinopathies are dependent on accurate visualization and characterization of the disease processes. Prior methods of evaluation of the sinonasal cavity were dependent largely on anterior rhinoscopy, which unfortunately provides poor visualization of the superior, posterior, and lateral extent of the sinonasal cavity. With the advent of high-definition flexible and rigid endoscopes, rhinopharyngoscopy has proven to be a ...
Source: Current Allergy and Asthma Reports - July 7, 2015 Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research
Tension-relaxing method-A simplified revision of the endoscopic septoplasty technique: For both aesthetic appearance and functionality.
CONCLUSION: This simple technique is feasible and minimally invasive, and may be particularly beneficial to patients with a deviated septum who seek to improve both their aesthetic appearance and nasal functionality. However, this method is not appropriate for those with a crooked nose caused by nasal bone deformity, lateral cartilages, and severe septal deformity.
PMID: 26163238 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Rhinology and Allergy)
Source: American Journal of Rhinology and Allergy - July 1, 2015 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Zuo L, Jing S, Zhou C, Dai Z, Yang S, Sun B, Han Z, Chuang CC, Range EM, Wang F Tags: Am J Rhinol Allergy Source Type: research
Combination of computed tomographic imaging characteristics of medial retropharyngeal lymph nodes and nasal passages aids discrimination between rhinitis and neoplasia in cats
The objective of this retrospective, cross‐sectional study was to determine whether computed tomography (CT) imaging characteristics of the medial retropharyngeal lymph nodes (MRPLN), alone or in combination with CT imaging characteristics of the nasal passages, could aid in differentiation between rhinitis and nasal neoplasia. Cats were recruited from record archives at two veterinary facilities during the period of 2008–2012. Selection criteria were presentation for chronic nasal discharge, contrast‐enhanced CT of the head that included the MRPLN, and rhinoscopic nasal biopsy resulting in diagnosis of rhinitis or n...
Source: Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasound - July 1, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Sarah Nemanic, Katelyn Hollars, Nathan C. Nelson, Gerd Bobe Tags: Original Investigation Source Type: research
