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The authors highlight the important contribution of rapid on‐site evaluation by the cytopathologist of a pharyngoesophageal diverticulum in a mass initially interpreted clinically as thyroidal in origin. They discuss pitfalls in avoiding interpretive diagnostic error and inappropriate thyroid Bethesda reporting.
Yusuf Docrat+3 more
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Voice characteristics in adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 [PDF]
Introduction and aims of the study: Change or loss of voice in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) has been associated with head and neck neurofibromas.
Corthals, Paul+4 more
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An unusual cause of hoarseness [PDF]
A 55-year-old man had a 3 month history of hoarseness and choking when he drinks liquids. Physical examination revealed evidence of left sided palsy of 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th cranial nerves. A brain MRI revealed a skull base lytic lesion. The authors diagnosed Collet-Sicard syndrome. The patient was found to have colon cancer.
Ragai Fouda, Hussam Ammar
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VOCALIST feasibility study demonstrated that conducting a multi‐centre phase III randomized controlled trial comparing laryngeal reinnervation and type I thyroplasty for unilateral vocal fold paralysis (UVFP) in UK is achievable. Recruitment, randomization, and data collection were successful, and outcome measures for voice, swallowing, and quality of ...
Martin Birchall+9 more
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Persistent burglars and knocks on doors: Causal indispensability of knowing vindicated
Abstract The aim of the present article is to accomplish two things. The first is to show that given some further plausible assumptions, existing challenges to the indispensability of knowledge in causal explanation of action fail. The second is to elaborate an overlooked and distinct argument in favor of the causal efficacy of knowledge.
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Extraoesophageal symptoms and signs of gastroesophageal reflux disease
Background Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is very common in developed world, with the prevalence of disease is between 6 and 20%. Pathologic reflux can provoke not only typical symptoms (heartburn and regurgitation) but also atypical symptoms and
Bojan Tepeš
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Internal Jugular Vein Phlebectasia with Situs Inversus Totalis: A Rare Association in a Child
Background: Phlebectasia is a term used for the dilatation of a vein without tortuosity. Rarely, the condition may affect the internal jugular vein (IJV), causing prominence in the neck, which may be confused with other neck swellings.
Nusrat Rahim Inamdar+3 more
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Objective: To assess the utility of lexible iberoptic nasolaryngoscopy in diagnosing laryngeal lesions and identifying factors contributing to the development of serious laryngeal pathologies among suspicious patients.
Syeda Uzma Naqvi+4 more
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Bamboo nodes of vocal cord: A description of 2 cases
Bamboo nodes (BNs) is a rare disease detected in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology. Here, we reported two cases of BNs, highlighting a potential association of BNs with autoimmune diseases.
Xingsha Wu+7 more
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Specific immunotherapy in Albanian patients with anaphylaxis to hymenoptera venoms [PDF]
Background: Severe allergic reactions during rush-specific immunotherapy (Rush-SIT) may occur in the treatment of hymenoptera sting allergy. The objective of the present study was to examine the characteristics of allergic reactions during Rush-SIT in a ...
Dinh, Q. Thai+6 more
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