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Transoral Robotic Resection of Glossopharyngeal Neurofibroma: A Case Report

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This case highlights the diagnostic challenges posed by rare oropharyngeal neurofibromas, their potential to mimic other conditions, and the novel application of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for the management of an oropharyngeal neurofibroma. A 47‐year‐old female presented with a 1‐year history of a left tonsillar mass.
Cody L. Messick, Austin R. Swisher, Hannah M. Gibbs, Michael T. Sramek, Laura Klusovsky, Payam Entezami, James S. Lewis Jr., Brent A. Chang   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Case report: Dysphagia aortica

Radiology Case Reports
Dysphagia, characterized by abnormal swallowing, presents as oropharyngeal or esophageal dysphagia. Dysphagia aortica, a rare manifestation, results from external aortic compression, leading to swallowing difficulties.
Amro Abdelrahman, Mohamed Elgassim, Amina Ahmed, Mubarak Al-Hatemi, Elhassan Mohamed Abdalla, Hany A. Zaki   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Dysphagia as a Manifestation of Thyrotoxicosis: Report of Three Cases and Literature Review

, 2009
Myopathy is frequently associated with thyrotoxicosis. Skeletal muscles are predominantly involved in thyrotoxic myopathy, but dysphagia is extremely rare. We report three cases of thyrotoxicosis with dysphagia and review of the literature of the past 30
邱偉益;楊智超;黃彝爵;黃天祥, CHIU, WEI-YIH;YANG, CHIH-CHAO;HUANG, I-CHUEH;HUANG, TIEN-SHANG   +1 more
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Extramedullary Plasmacytoma of Base of Tongue: A Systematic Review

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Identifying extramedullary plasmacytoma originating from the base‐of‐tongue, in order to evaluate its prevalence, characteristics, management, and treatment within the broader spectrum of head and neck extramedullary plasmacytoma.
Ori Cohen Michael, Ameen Biadsee, Firas Kassem, Matan Katz, Osnat Jarchowsky‐Dolberg, Benny Nageris, Tomer Boldes   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Audit of Patient Communications Following Transoral Robotic Surgery

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To characterize patient‐initiated communications after transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for human papillomavirus positive (HPV+) oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) and assess associations with 30‐day emergency department (ED) presentation and hospital readmission. Methods Retrospective review of adults undergoing TORS at a
Jonathan Goulazian, Micah K. Harris, Kelly Daniels, Matthew E. Spector, Kevin J. Contrera, Joshua D. Smith, Seungwon Kim, Steven B. Chinn, Jessica Maxwell, Shaum S. Sridharan   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dysphagia: A practical approach

Global Pediatrics
Dysphagia is any disorder of the swallowing process. It can be classified according to the disordered phase of swallowing: oral dysphagia, pharyngeal dysphagia, esophageal dysphagia.
Giuseppina Russo, Caterina Strisciuglio
doaj   +1 more source

Peri‐oesophageal metastases of pulmonary adenocarcinoma presenting as dysphagia in a dog

Australian Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.
Primary pulmonary neoplasia represents approximately one percent of canine cancers. Although it is recognised that many of these cases may not display classic respiratory signs, dysphagia is not an expected presentation. This report describes a twelve‐year‐old Border Collie that presented with a history of progressive dysphagia and weight loss over ...
JM Beattie, A Teh
wiley   +1 more source

A New Case of Lethal Congenital Contracture Syndrome Type 3 With Hyperinsulinism and Optic Atrophy

Clinical Genetics, EarlyView.
PIP5K1C‐related lethal congenital contracture syndrome with hyperinsulinism and optic atrophy. ABSTRACT Lethal congenital contracture syndrome 3 (LCCS3, MIM #611369) is a rare autosomal recessive neuromuscular disorder caused by biallelic loss‐of‐function (LOF) variants in PIP5K1C, reported in only two families to date.
Tameemi Abdalla Moady, Hadar Hulin Ma'ayan, Michal Cohen, Karin Weiss   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

International consensus recommendations for identifying malnutrition in children with neurological impairment

Developmental Medicine &Child Neurology, EarlyView.
Abstract Children with neurological impairment (CNI) are at increased risk of malnutrition because of functional, medical, and socioeconomic challenges. However, difficulties in obtaining reliable anthropometric measurements and differences in body composition limit the usefulness of conventional nutritional indicators.
Sarah Vermilyea, Jodi Wolff, Gina Rempel, Jessie M. Hulst, Koen Huysentruyt, Mandy Neudecker, Denise Kennedy, Valérie Marchand, Erika Ochoa‐Ortiz, Richard D. Stevenson, Promoting International Collaboration for Nutrition in Neurological Impairment in Children (PICNNIC) Working Group, Lucinda Lourens, Mark Conaway, Tejas S. Desai, Mercedes Ruiz Brunner, Nathalia Sanchez Vargas, Valeria Martinez Tenorio, Kristie L. Bell, Claudio Romano, Richard Grossberg   +19 more
wiley   +1 more source

Laser augmented by brachytherapy versus laser alone in the palliation of adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus and cardia: a randomised study [PDF]

, 2002
Background: Many patients with advanced malignant dysphagia are not suitable for definitive treatment. The best option for palliation of dysphagia varies between patients. This paper looks at a simple technique for enhancing laser recanalisation.
Lovat, L.B., Blackman, G.M., Solano, J., Thorpe, S.M., Bown, S.G., Tobias, J.S., Spencer, G.M.   +6 more
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