scholarly journals Ear canal papilloma in a 20 year old Ghanaian male

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-35
Author(s):  
T. Adjeso ◽  
E. Siale ◽  
Y.N. Agyeman ◽  
O. Owusu-Afriyie
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
West African ◽  
Upper Aerodigestive Tract ◽  
Biomedical Sciences ◽  
Ear Canal ◽  
The West ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Squamous Papilloma

Squamous papilloma in the head and neck region commonly affects the skin, oral mucosa and upper aerodigestive tract. Ear canal papillomas are relatively rare worldwide, even more uncommon in the West African subregion. We report a twenty year old Ghanaian male seen with ear canal papilloma at our clinic in Kumasi, Ghana. Diagnosis was essentially by histopathology and follow up revealed no recurrence.Journal of Medical and Biomedical Sciences (2016) 5(1), 32-35Keywords: Cauliflower mass, Squamous Papilloma, KATH, Ghana

Low-grade fibromyxoid sarcoma of the parapharyngeal space: an unusual location

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. e237083
Author(s):  
Muhammad Hammad Deewani ◽  
Muhammad Hassan Danish ◽  
Muhammad Sohail Awan ◽  
Nasir Ud Din
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Parapharyngeal Space ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Myxoid Stroma ◽  
Spindle Cells ◽  
Fibromyxoid Sarcoma ◽  
Established Treatment

Low-grade fibromyxoid sarcoma (LGFMS) is an uncommon soft-tissue malignancy. LGFMS preferentially affects trunks and extremities of young adults; however, occasional cases have been reported in different sites of head and neck region including oral cavity, larynx and oropharynx. LGFMS usually exhibit areas of collagenised and myxoid stroma with appearance of spindle cells in whorling pattern. It is a challenge to diagnose it accurately as most of the time it is misdiagnosed as benign neoplastic entity of spindle cells. There have been only few isolated cases of LGFMS reported in head and neck region and LGFMS originating from the parapharyngeal space has never been reported before. We recently experienced a case of low grade fibomyxoid sarcoma in parapharyngeal space of neck. LGFMS have the propensity to locally recur and to metastasise. Due to its rarity in head and neck region, there are no well-established treatment and follow-up guidelines.

scholarly journals ACE2 Protein Landscape in the Head and Neck Region: The Conundrum of SARS-CoV-2 Infection

Biology ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Géraldine Descamps ◽  
Laurine Verset ◽  
Anne Trelcat ◽  
Claire Hopkins ◽  
Jérome R. Lechien ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Monoclonal Antibody ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Converting Enzyme ◽  
Upper Aerodigestive Tract ◽  
Immunohistochemical Expression ◽  
Vocal Cords ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme 2 ◽  
Histological Location

The coronavirus pandemic raging worldwide since December 2019 is caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which invades human cells via the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor. Although it has already been identified in many organs, ACE2 expression remains largely unknown in the head and neck (HN) sphere. Thus, this study aims to investigate its protein expression in several sites of the upper aerodigestive tract in order to highlight potential routes of infection. We compared ACE2 immunohistochemical expression between 70 paraffin-embedded specimens with two different antibodies and reported the quantified expression in each histological location. Surprisingly, we obtained different results depending on the antibody, an absence of labeling having been observed with a monoclonal antibody raised against the extracellular domain, whereas the polyclonal, against the cytoplasmic part of the protein, revealed enriched ACE2 expression, particularly in sinuses, vocal cords, salivary glands and oral cavity epithelial cells. The interpretation of these discordant results has brought several exciting lines of reflection. In conclusion, this study provides possible routes of entry for the SARS-CoV-2 in HN region and, above all, has led us to encourage caution when studying the ACE2 expression which is currently at the center of all attention.

scholarly journals Multicenter Study of Buruli Ulcer Disabilities in the Head and Neck Region

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pius Agbenorku
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Functional Disability ◽  
Buruli Ulcer ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Clinical Findings ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Surgical Interventions ◽  
Ulcer Disease ◽  
Total Hospital Stay

Objective. To identify disabilities caused by Buruli Ulcer Disease (BUD) when it affects the Head and Neck Region (HNR) of patients in endemic areas and suggest possible ways to overcome the complications involved. Methods. Data for the study was collected from six different hospitals in the central part of Ghana from 2004–2009. Diagnosis of BUD was based on clinical findings and confirmed by positive result of Ziehl-Neelson Test for Acid Fast Bacilli, Polymerase Chain Reaction, or Histopathology. Treatment of BUD involved a combination of surgical interventions and antimycobacterial chemotherapy for 8 weeks. Results. The age of the 38 patients ranged from 0–56 years (mean age of 14.3 years), with males outnumbering females. Most (55.3%, ) of the patients reported to the facilities with developed BUD deformities. Patients who lost their eyeball () recorded the highest in terms of functional disability. A mean total hospital stay of 52 days and follow-up period of 2.3 years were recorded for the study. Conclusion. Visual impairment was the commonest form of disability recorded in the HNR. Management difficulties and BUD disabilities could be avoided by early detection of the disease and training of health professionals at district levels.

scholarly journals Parotid gland-recovery after radiotherapy in the head and neck region - 36 months follow-up of a prospective clinical study

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeremias Hey ◽  
Juergen Setz ◽  
Reinhard Gerlach ◽  
Martin Janich ◽  
Guido Hildebrandt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Study ◽  
Parotid Gland ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Prospective Clinical Study ◽  
Head And Neck Region

scholarly journals Multiple Myxoid Lipomas of Supraglottic Region

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-90
Author(s):  
Ravinder Verma ◽  
NK Sardana ◽  
Ravneet Ravinder Verma
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Aerodigestive Tract ◽  
Upper Aerodigestive Tract ◽  
Head And Neck Region

ABSTRACT Though lipomas are very common tumors occurring in the head and neck region, there are very few case reports of submucosal lipomas of the upper aerodigestive tract. A case of myxoid lipoma of the supraglottic region is reported.

scholarly journals Efficacy of topical tacrolimus 0.1% in the treatment of vitiligo

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-7
Author(s):  
Afsana Nahid ◽  
Lubna Khondker ◽  
Md Shirajul Islam Khan ◽  
Samaresh Chandra Hazra
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Therapeutic Option ◽  
Topical Steroid ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Tacrolimus Ointment ◽  
Topical Tacrolimus

A clinical trial was carried out with thirty patients affected with vitiligo. Repigmentation was observed in 26.7% cases on the first follow up visit. At the end of 4th week with tacrolimus ointment in the next visit, it was perceptible in 15 cases 50.1% and after 12 weeks of therapy 83.3% yielded repigmentation. Among those who had repigmentation, 20% had > 75% repigmentation, 23.3% had 50-75% repigmentation. The percentage of repigmentation on head and neck (83.3%) was greater than that on extremities (55.6%). Complete (>75%) repigmentation was 33.3% cases on head and neck and 26.7% along with extremities. A total of 83.3% cases had some repigmentation and among them, 10 cases had focal presentation and 15 cases had generalised or segmental presentation. There was statistically significant (p<0.005) difference observed between presentation and pigmentation. By using topical steroid minimum side effects like pruritus in 6.7% cases and burning in 10% cases were evidenced. This study reflects that tacrolimus ointment 0.1% is an effective topical therapeutic option for vitiligo especially on the head and neck region with minimum side effects. CBMJ 2014 January: Vol. 03 No. 01 P: 4-7

scholarly journals Epidermoid Cyst of Tongue

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 122-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Lakshmi ◽  
KG Somashekara ◽  
NS Priya
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Epidermoid Cyst ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Female Child ◽  
Rare Tumor ◽  
Complete Excision ◽  
Girl Child ◽  
Head And Neck Region

ABSTRACT Introduction Epidermoid cyst is a rare cyst in head and neck region. We report a case of epidermoid cyst of tongue presented in a girl child. Case report A female child presented with a swelling in her tongue. The swelling was excised completely. A diagnosis of epidermoid cyst of tongue was made. The diagnosis was confirmed by histopathology. There was no recurrence after 6 months follow-up. Conclusion Epidermoid cyst of tongue is a rare tumor of tongue. Complete excision does not cause recurrence.

scholarly journals Synovial Sarcoma of Ethmoidal Sinus

2021 ◽  
Vol 07 (03) ◽  
pp. e195-e198
Author(s):  
Sapna Dhiman ◽  
Sarita Negi ◽  
Sandeep Moudgil ◽  
Jagdeep S. Thakur ◽  
Ramesh K. Azad
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Synovial Sarcoma ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Postoperative Radiotherapy ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Ethmoidal Sinus ◽  
Nasal Biopsy ◽  
Tissue Cancer

Abstract Background Synovial sarcoma is an aggressive soft tissue cancer of extremities mainly and rare in head and neck region, whereas rarest in ethmoidal sinus as only three cases have been reported till date. Case Reports We managed two cases of synovial sarcoma who presented with nasal obstruction, epistaxis, and swelling around the nasofacial region. Endoscopic nasal biopsy and immunohistochemistry markers confirmed synovial sarcoma in both the cases. While one case was managed by surgery and chemoradiation, the second patient received two cycles of ifosfamide-based chemotherapy and succumbed after 6 weeks of diagnosis. Conclusion Head and neck sarcomas are aggressive and carry a poor prognosis. Surgical resection with postoperative radiotherapy is the standard treatment. However, they have a high risk of recurrence and hence aggressive management and close follow-up is warranted for the optimal outcome.

scholarly journals Synovial Sarcoma of the Pharynx: A Case Report

2002 ◽  
Vol 81 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Levent Saydam ◽  
Ahmet Kizilay ◽  
M. Tayyar Kalcioglu ◽  
Bulent Mizrak ◽  
Fatih Bulut
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Synovial Sarcoma ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Posterior Pharyngeal Wall ◽  
Pharyngeal Wall ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
Disease Free

Synovial sarcoma is a malignancy not usually encountered in the head and neck region. We describe a case of synovial sarcoma of the posterior pharyngeal wall in a 14-year-old girl. The mass was completely excised via the transoral route. Postoperatively, the patient received irradiation to 60 Gy. At 40 months of follow-up, the patient remains disease-free.

scholarly journals Ewing Sarcoma of the External Ear Canal

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Adem Binnetoglu ◽  
Tekin Baglam ◽  
Gulnur Tokuc ◽  
Kiymet Kecelioglu Binnetoglu ◽  
Fatma Gerin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adjuvant Chemotherapy ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Ewing Sarcoma ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
High Grade ◽  
External Ear ◽  
Ear Canal ◽  
Unique Case ◽  
Head And Neck Region ◽  
External Ear Canal

Background.Ewing sarcoma (ES) is a high-grade malignant tumor that has skeletal and extraskeletal forms and consists of small round cells. In the head and neck region, reported localization of extraskeletal ES includes the larynx, thyroid gland, submandibular gland, nasal fossa, pharynx, skin, and parotid gland, but not the external ear canal.Methods.We present the unique case of a 2-year-old boy with extraskeletal ES arising from the external ear canal, mimicking auricular hematoma.Results.Surgery was performed and a VAC/IE (vincristine, adriamycin, cyclophosphamide alternating with ifosfamide, and etoposide) regimen was used for adjuvant chemotherapy for 12 months.Conclusion.The clinician should consider extraskeletal ES when diagnosing tumors localized in the head and neck region because it may be manifested by a nonspecific clinical picture mimicking common otorhinolaryngologic disorders.

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