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Expression of HIV receptors, alternate receptors and co-receptors on tonsillar epithelium: implications for HIV binding and primary oral infection

open access: yesVirology Journal, 2006
Background Primary HIV infection can develop from exposure to HIV in the oral cavity. In previous studies, we have documented rapid and extensive binding of HIV virions in seminal plasma to intact mucosal surfaces of the palatine tonsil and also found ...
Maher Diane M   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Transoral Robotic Resection of Glossopharyngeal Neurofibroma: A Case Report

open access: yesWorld 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   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Wideband Tympanometry and Pressurized Otoacoustic Emissions in Children with Surgical Excision of Palatine and/or Pharyngeal Tonsils

open access: yesBrain Sciences
Palatine and pharyngeal tonsil hypertrophy may lead to dysfunction of the auditory tube due to a propensity for infection, potentially giving rise to otitis media.
Aline Buratti Sanches   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Cost‐Effectiveness Analysis of Transoral Robotic Surgery Versus Radiotherapy Alone for Early‐Stage HPV‐Associated Oropharynx Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Australia

open access: yesJournal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) and radiotherapy are both recognised as effective treatment options for early‐stage HPV‐associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (HPV‐OPSCC). TORS offers the benefit of a shorter total treatment duration; however, a proportion of patients require adjuvant radiotherapy with or without ...
Lan Gao   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Synovial Sarcoma of the Palatine Tonsil:Report of Two Cases and Review of theLiterature

open access: yesMiddle East Journal of Cancer, 2010
Here, we describe young men with synovial sarcoma in the palatine tonsil, who presented with a 3-4 month history of progressive sore throat, tonsillar ulcerativemass and bleeding. Clinical and radiological examinations revealed that the tumors arose from
Negar Azarpira   +5 more
doaj  

A Self-Dislodged Giant Tonsillolith: A case report and literature review

open access: yesSokoto Journal of Medical Laboratory Science, 2020
Tonsillolith, otherwise known as calculi of the tonsil is the deposition of calcium crystals in the crypts of the palatine tonsil. Dysphagia, odynophagia and referred otalgia are the characteristic features of large calcification whereas smaller ones are
Yaroko, A.A. , Gobir, M.S. , Kirfi, A.M.
doaj  

Sequence of Immunological Events During IgE‐Mediated Allergic Reactions to Food

open access: yesAllergy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Food allergies (FA) represent a significant global health burden. Upon allergen re‐exposure, allergic patients exhibit a sequence of symptoms that vary in terms of affected organ systems, severity, time of onset and allergen reactivity thresholds.
N. A. Nagy   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cold plasma treatment for oral lichen planus: a retrospective case collection and proposal of a new clinical score

open access: yesJDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, EarlyView.
Summary Background and objectives Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic autoimmune mucosal disease with malignant potential and limited treatment options. This study evaluated the long‐term efficacy and safety of cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) therapy in therapy‐refractory OLP and introduced the novel Lichen Planus Severity Score (LPSS).
Christian Seebauer   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

What Is the Role of Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty in Contemporary Sleep Surgery?

open access: yes
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
Thomas M. Kaffenberger   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessing mature and immature collagen in tonsillar tissue using second harmonic generation microscopy

open access: yesJournal of Microscopy, EarlyView.
Abstract Recurrent tonsillitis (RT) and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) are major indications for tonsillectomy, yet their tissue‐level pathology remains unclear. Recurrent inflammation in RT may induce collagen remodelling through excess extracellular matrix deposition.
Kay Polland   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

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