Acromegaly—the mucosal changes within the nose and paranasal sinuses

1988 ◽  
Vol 102 (12) ◽  
pp. 1107-1110 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. W. Skinner ◽  
S. H. Richards
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Tract ◽  
Paranasal Sinuses ◽  
Upper Respiratory Tract ◽  
High Incidence ◽  
Mucosal Changes ◽  
Upper Respiratory ◽  
Nose And Paranasal Sinuses ◽  
Upper Respiratory Tract Obstruction ◽  
Very High ◽  
Mucosal Hypertrophy

The presence of upper respiratory tract obstruction in patients with acromegaly has been described. The main sites for obstruction were previously thought to be laryngeal and oropharyngeal. This reviews 65 patients with acromegaly and 27 patients with a prolactinoma treated by trans-ethmoidal hypophysectomy. The results confirmed a very high incidence of polyp formation and mucosal hypertrophy within both the sphenoid (88 per cent) and ethmoidal (62 per cent) sinuses of the acromegalic patients. The histological appearances of the mucosal hypertrophy and polyposis confirmed no specific features attributable to acromegaly. Patient age and serum H.G.H. level do not appear to be significance factors. These findings within the para-nasal sinuses have never previously been reported.

scholarly journals Complex treatment of diseases of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses at the present time

2021 ◽  
pp. 134-139
Author(s):  
V. M. Svistushkin ◽  
K. V. Eremeeva
Keyword(s):  
Nasal Cavity ◽  
Paranasal Sinuses ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Local Treatment ◽  
Silver Ions ◽  
Upper Respiratory Tract ◽  
Drug Induced ◽  
High Incidence ◽  
Upper Respiratory ◽  
Pain Symptoms

The search for rational treatment of diseases of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses is due to the high incidence among the world's population. Despite the absolutely clear recommendations that would seem to greatly facilitate the choice and scope of therapy, it is extremely important to have a differentiated approach to each patient, depending on age, concomitant pathology, the nature of the course of the disease, the severity of clinical, primarily pain symptoms, and the presence of rhinogenic complications. Differential diagnosis of viral and bacterial acute rhinosinusitis (ARS) allows to avoid unreasonable prescription of antibiotics in the former case and choose therapy in such a way as to help relieve clinical symptoms, timely cure the disease and prevent complications. A systematic review of the literature was conducted with the analysis of scientific research data on the evaluation of the effectiveness of protargol or silver proteinate in the local treatment of upper respiratory tract diseases. A review of studies shows that silver proteinate has astringent, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects. The spectrum of antimicrobial action of silver is much wider than many antibiotics and sulfonamides. At the same time, pathogenic microflora is more sensitive to silver ions than non-pathogenic microflora. The analysis of the works also demonstrates the absence of adverse reactions when using this drug. The obtained data allow us to recommend preparations based on silver proteinate as a complex therapy for acute and chronic diseases of the nasal cavity and nasopharynx. The vasoconstrictive effect of protargol allows it to be used as an alternative to decongestants in order to avoid the development of drug-induced rhinitis and tachyphylaxis. Sialor® is a new, convenient, affordable, longer-shelf-life form of silver proteinate.

scholarly journals Plasmacytoma of the Eyelid in an HIV-Positive Patient

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Ali Ramadan ◽  
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Abiye Kassa ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Tract ◽  
Paranasal Sinuses ◽  
English Literature ◽  
Positive Patient ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Upper Respiratory Tract ◽  
First Case ◽  
Plasma Cell Neoplasms ◽  
Upper Respiratory ◽  
Histopathologic Findings

Extramedullary (extraosseous) plasmacytoma represents a rare disease that accounts for less 5% of plasma cell neoplasms. It commonly occurs in the upper respiratory tract, with 80% of cases involving the paranasal sinuses, nasopharynx, or nasal cavity. Plasmacytomas of the eyelid are very rare with only ten cases having been reported in the literature so far. We present the clinical and histopathologic findings from a case of plasmacytoma of the eyelid and discuss its histopathologic differential diagnoses. To our knowledge, this is the first case of plasmacytoma of the eyelid in an HIV-positive patient in the English literature

scholarly journals Exercise-Induced Illness and Inflammation: Can Immunonutrition and Iron Help?

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 181-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lindy M. Castell ◽  
David C. Nieman ◽  
Stéphane Bermon ◽  
Peter Peeling
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Tract ◽  
Strenuous Exercise ◽  
Cell Mediated Immunity ◽  
Upper Respiratory Tract ◽  
New Techniques ◽  
Gastrointestinal Problems ◽  
High Incidence ◽  
Respiratory Tract Illness ◽  
Upper Respiratory ◽  
Exercise Induced

The main focus of this review is illness among elite athletes, how and why it occurs, and whether any measures can be taken to combat it or to prevent its onset. In particular, there is particular interest in exercise-induced immunodepression, which is a result of the immune system regarding exercise (e.g., prolonged, exhaustive exercise) as a challenge to its function. This promotes the inflammatory response. There is often a high incidence of illness in athletes after undertaking strenuous exercise, particularly among those competing in endurance events, not only mainly in terms of upper respiratory tract illness, but also involving gastrointestinal problems. It may well be that this high incidence is largely due to insufficient recovery time being allowed after, for example, a marathon, a triathlon, or other endurance events. Two examples of the incidence of upper respiratory tract illness in moderate versus endurance exercise are provided. In recent years, increasing numbers of research studies have investigated the origins, symptoms, and incidence of these bouts of illness and have attempted to alleviate the symptoms with supplements, sports foods, or immunonutrition. One aspect of the present review discusses iron deficiency, which has been primarily suggested to have an impact upon cell-mediated immunity. Immunonutrition is also discussed, as are new techniques for investigating links between metabolism and immune function.

scholarly journals Sinonasal Leiomyoma: Report of 2 Cases

2005 ◽  
Vol 84 (4) ◽  
pp. 224-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.K. Agarwal ◽  
Ramanuj Bansal ◽  
Deepti Singhal
Keyword(s):  
Smooth Muscle ◽  
Respiratory Tract ◽  
Nasal Cavity ◽  
Paranasal Sinuses ◽  
Alimentary Tract ◽  
Subcutaneous Tissue ◽  
Upper Respiratory Tract ◽  
Therapeutic Modalities ◽  
Smooth Muscle Tumors ◽  
Upper Respiratory

Leiomyomas are benign smooth-muscle tumors that are common in the alimentary tract, uterus, skin, and subcutaneous tissue. They are very uncommon in the upper respiratory tract and rare in the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. To the best of our knowledge, only 23 such cases have heretofore been published in the literature. We report 2 new cases of sinonasal leiomyoma that originated at different sites in the nasal cavity. We also discuss the various investigative and therapeutic modalities available.

scholarly journals Haemophilus parasuis and Glässer’s disease in pigs: a review

2012 ◽  
Vol 51 (No. 5) ◽  
pp. 168-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Nedbalcova ◽  
P. Satran ◽  
Z. Jaglic ◽  
R. Ondriasova ◽  
Z. Kucerova
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Tract ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Animal Husbandry ◽  
Haemophilus Parasuis ◽  
Upper Respiratory Tract ◽  
Virulent Strains ◽  
Upper Respiratory ◽  
High Doses ◽  
The Brain ◽  
Very High

Haemophilus parasuis is a common epiphyte of the upper respiratory tract of pigs. The factors of H. parasuis pathogenicity that enable some strains to be virulent and consequently cause a clinical disease have not been established yet. Fifteen serovars of H. parasuis have been described at present. Individual serovars differ in virulence, and considerable differences in virulence also exist within each serovar. Virulent strains can particularly participate as microorganisms secondary to pneumonia, cause septicaemia without polyserositis or Glässer’s disease characterized by polyserositis, pericarditis, arthritis and meningitis. Clinical symptoms of this disease are highly variable. Therefore, culture detection of causative agent, particularly from the brain, joints and polyserositis is an essential diagnostic tool. The disease caused by H. parasuis can be treated with antibiotics; however, oral or parenteral administration of very high doses of antibiotics is necessary. The level of animal hygiene and animal husbandry are important factors for prevention of this disease. Commercial or autogenous vaccines can be used in the immunoprophylaxis of pre-parturient sows and their progeny after weaning. For the production of autogenous vaccines, it is most effective to use isolates from animals with lesions present in CNS. Isolates recovered from arthritic and systemic sites of infection are less suitable and isolates recovered from lungs are not suitable at all because of their heterogeneity.

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