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Granulomatosis with polyangiitis involving the epiglottis
Respirology Case Reports, 2017 Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) frequently involves the upper respiratory tracts, but involvement of the epiglottis is extremely rare. This report describes a patient initially presenting with dysphagia and increasing stridor due to epiglottitis ...
Y. Aono +5 more
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Dermoid Cyst Arising from the Epiglottis
Turkish Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2015 Dermoid cysts arising from the head and neck region are rare, slow-growing, and well-circumscribed neoplasms. Symptoms are non-specific and usually related to the size and the location of the lesion. A dermoid cyst of the epiglottis is extremely rare. To
Çağatay Han Ülkü, Hilal Yücel
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Epiglottis Collapse in Individuals With Obstructive Sleep Apnea [PDF]
World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder characterized by repeated upper airway collapse during sleep. The epiglottis, often overlooked in conventional assessments, has emerged as a site of significant obstruction in OSA.
Dan Chen +11 more
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Anatomy & Cell Biology, 2023 Although the epiglottis plays a vital role in deglutition, histological studies of the epiglottis and surrounding ligaments associated with swallowing dysfunction are limited.
Masamitsu Serikawa, K. Ambe, A. Usami
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Epiglottic Collapse in Obstructive Sleep Apnea [PDF]
Sleep Medicine Research, 2021 Along with the development of diagnostic techniques, many studies have been conducted to find the anatomical causes of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Mi Rye Bae, Yoo-Sam Chung
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Isolated Epiglottic Manifestations of HIV Infection: Two Cases Reports
Microorganisms, 2022 Diagnosis of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains challenging due to non-specific clinical presentations and mostly flu-like symptoms, e.g., fever, headache, sore throat, and general weakness.
Yi-Chieh Lee, Hsueh-Yu Li, Wan-Ni Lin
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BMJ Case Reports, 2013 A 32-year-old man presented to the emergency department with a 2-day history of foreign body sensation in the throat that started after drinking water from a plastic bottle. There was no obvious history of chocking or foreign body aspiration. On examination, pulse was 100 bpm, respiratory rate 20 breaths/min, oxygen saturation 99% and blood pressure ...
Matteo, Pezzoli +2 more
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Life, 2022 The critical role of epiglottis in airway narrowing contributing to obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) intolerance has recently been revealed.
Kyriaki Vallianou, Konstantinos Chaidas
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Laryngospasm Complicating Awake Nasal Intubation in Ludwig's Angina. [PDF]
Clin Case RepAxial and sagittal contrast‐enhaced computed tomography images demonstrating Ludwig's angina with mild supraglottic edema. Even minimal laryngeal inflammation can precipitate laryngospasm during awake airway management. ABSTRACT A 64‐year‐old man with Ludwig's angina developed laryngospasm during awake fiberoptic intubation despite mild supraglottic ...
Onuki S, Hayakawa Y, Yonezawa N.
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