Embryonic development of the head and neck: Part 3, the face

AbstractNecrotizing fasciitis (NF) is part of the class of necrotizing soft tissue infections characterized by rapid fascial spread and necrosis of the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and superficial fascia. If left untreated, NF can rapidly deteriorate into multiorgan shock and systemic failure. NF most commonly infects the trunk and lower extremities, although it can sometimes present in the head and neck region. This review provides an overview of NF as it relates specifically to the head and neck region, including its associated clinical features and options for treatment. Noma, a related but relatively unknown disease, is then described along with its relationship with severe poverty.

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Lymphoedema after head and neck cancer treatment: an overview for clinical practice

British Journal of Community Nursing ◽

10.12968/bjcn.2021.26.sup4.s24 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 26 (Sup4) ◽

pp. S24-S29

Author(s):

Claire Jeans ◽

Bena Brown ◽

Elizabeth C Ward ◽

Anne E Vertigan

Keyword(s):

Head And Neck Cancer ◽

Head And Neck ◽

Neck Cancer ◽

Lymphatic System ◽

Review Article ◽

Psychological Issues ◽

Wide Range ◽

The Face ◽

Protein Rich ◽

The Impact

Lymphoedema is a disorder of the lymphatic system that presents as an atypical swelling and accumulation of protein-rich fluid within the interstitial spaces. Head and neck lymphoedema (HNL) is highly prevalent in patients who have been treated for head and neck cancer (HNC) and may manifest externally on the face and neck; internally within the oral cavity, pharynx or larynx; or as a combination of both. HNL is known to contribute to a wide range of physical, functional and psychological issues, and presents several unique challenges in terms of its management. This review article provides an overview of HNL for clinicians and aims to improve awareness of this condition and the impact it has on patients.

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Radiotherapy for Skin Cancers of the Face, Head, and Neck

Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America ◽

10.1016/j.fsc.2018.08.005 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 27 (1) ◽

pp. 131-138 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Michelle L. Mierzwa

Keyword(s):

Head And Neck ◽

Skin Cancers ◽

The Face

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Lockdown 1.0 mishaps in Bangalore: an observational study on head and neck injuries

International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery ◽

10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20212443 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (7) ◽

pp. 1100

Author(s):

Smitha S. G. ◽

Suhasini Hanumaiah ◽

Arunima Sheeja

Keyword(s):

Observational Study ◽

Head And Neck ◽

Traffic Accidents ◽

Road Traffic ◽

Neck Region ◽

Research Centre ◽

Neck Injuries ◽

Road Traffic Accidents ◽

The Face ◽

The Government

Background: The government of India imposed a nationwide lockdown from 24 March to 14 April 2020, to contain the highly contagious corona virus. The aim of the study was to reflect upon the psychosocial impact of lockdown 1.0 on the population in terms of assaults, self-inflicted injuries and road traffic accidents during the 21 days of lockdown.Methods: This was a prospective observational study done in KIMS hospital and research centre during nation-wide lockdown 1.0 i.e. from 24 March to 14 April 2020. Patients who visited emergency medicine department with history of assault, self-inflicted injuries, road traffic accidents sustaining injuries to ear, nose, neck and other regions of the face were included in the study.Results: A total of 32 patients who sustained injuries in the head and neck region during the 21-day lockdown period and came to our institution were included. Out of the 32 injuries, 6 injuries were to the ear, 12 to nose,5 to the neck region and 9 to other facial regions. There were 18 assault cases causing head and neck injuries,3 were self-inflicted wounds and rest were injuries due to road traffic accidents.Conclusions: Several problems emerged following the forced quarantine to combat COVID-19. These inexorable circumstances which are beyond normal experience, lead to stress, anxiety and a feeling of helplessness in all. There is a need to ameliorate people’s access to mental health support services geared towards providing measures for developing healthy coping mechanisms during such crisis.

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Encephalotrigeminal Angiomatosis: A Review with Emphasis on Head and Neck Manifestations

Neurographics ◽

10.3174/ng.2000061 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (3) ◽

pp. 166-174

Author(s):

B.R. Larsen ◽

M.S. Rosztoczy ◽

D.C. Van Tassel ◽

C.R. Larson ◽

S.A. Avedikian ◽

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Keyword(s):

Head And Neck ◽

Soft Tissues ◽

Clinical Findings ◽

Imaging Features ◽

Facial Soft Tissue ◽

Vascular Abnormalities ◽

Weber Syndrome ◽

The Face ◽

Sturge Weber Syndrome ◽

Tissue Abnormalities

Encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis, also known as Sturge-Weber syndrome or Sturge-Weber-Dimitri disease, is a sporadic congenital neurocutaneous syndrome characterized by angiomas of the face, eyes, and meninges. The typical clinical findings include seizures, a port-wine facial nevus, hemiparesis, and developmental delay. The classic intracranial imaging features of Sturge-Weber syndrome include cerebral hemispheric atrophy, hypervascularity and/or calcification of the cortex, and ipsilateral choroid plexus enlargement. Extracranial findings primarily include the vascular abnormalities of the ocular and facial soft tissues as well as hypertrophy of the calvarial and maxillofacial osseous structures. Additionally, we report involvement of the extraocular muscles, salivary glands, and lacrimal glands, findings that have not been well described in the literature. While a developmental venous pathology underlying Sturge-Weber syndrome has been proposed resulting in many of the findings, the mechanism behind the facial soft-tissue abnormalities and the clinical sequelae associated with these glandular abnormalities is still uncertain.Learning Objective: To recognize typical clinical and various imaging manifestations of Sturge-Weber syndrome, including head and neck and intracranial imaging findings

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