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Evaluation of Systemic Inflammatory Markers in Predicting Malignancy in Parotid Gland Tumors

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
Preoperative systemic inflammatory indices may assist in distinguishing benign from malignant parotid tumors. In this cohort of 259 patients undergoing parotidectomy, malignant tumors were associated with higher neutrophil‐to‐lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet‐to‐lymphocyte ratio (PLR) values, as well as larger tumor size and older age.
Ozcelik Erdem Rukiye, Yegin Onur, Eryılmaz Mehmet Akif, Arbag Hamdi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Head and Neck Metastases From Infraclavicular Primary Tumors: Analysis of 136 Cases

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Distant metastases in the head and neck region are rare, often posing challenges for ENT specialists and being of crucial importance in the management of infraclavicular primary tumors. Methods The case series presented here aims to outline the relevant aetiologies and clinical presentation in the head and neck region.
Achim M. Franzen, André Buchali, Carolin Quadt, Annekatrin Coordes   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Tuberculosis of parotid gland masquerading as Pleomorphic adenoma

Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil University, 2014
Salivary gland is one of the rare sites of tuberculosis, even though extrapulmonary tuberculosis accounts for 15-20% of all cases of tuberculosis. When it involves parotid gland, the presentation is usually with a slow growing swelling, which makes one ...
Vadisha Bhat, Biniyam Kolathingal, Rajeshwary Aroor, Madhukar Muniswamy Gowda   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Contemporary Management of Malignancies of the Parotid Gland: A State‐of‐the‐Art Review

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives To provide a systematic update on the contemporary management of malignancies of the parotid gland (MPG), focusing on evidence‐based practices and emerging therapeutics. Data Sources PubMed literature search. Review Methods A search protocol was designed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta ...
Anthony Tang, Vanessa Helou, Shaum S. Sridharan, Renata Ferrarotto, Jessica L. Geiger, Dan P. Zandberg, Diana Bell, Heath Skinner, Matthew E. Spector, Eugene N. Myers, Kevin J. Contrera   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Shear wave elastography parameters of normal soft tissues of the neck

Biomedical Papers, 2017
Background: Shear wave elastography is a relatively new method of quantitative measurement of tissue elasticity. Assuming that malignant lesions are stiffer than benign ones, elastography may provide supplementary information for their discrimination ...
Jan Herman, Zuzana Sedlackova, Jaromir Vachutka, Tomas Furst, Richard Salzman, Jaroslav Vomacka   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prediction and Prognostication of Peripheral Blood Biomarkers in Head and Neck Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective While many with head and neck cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas (cHNSCC) respond well to surgery alone, there is a need to refine traditional staging systems. We aim to identify whether peripheral blood biomarkers (PBBMs) may enhance current staging for prognostication and adjuvant treatment selection.
Mikayla G. Hubbard, Emily H. Chestnut, Meghana C. Bhaskara, Lena W. Chen, Elena Kennedy, Aimee Lee, Jessica Yesensky, Janice L. Farlow   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Procedural‐Based Contemporary Management of Bell's Palsy Long‐Term Sequelae: A Narrative Review

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To describe the long‐term sequelae of Bell's palsy and summarize available treatment options, including recent advances, so that general otolaryngologists and other practitioners are aware of the clinical findings and available interventions. Data Sources PubMed.
Robert M. Frederick, Rhorie Kerr, Eric Dobratz, William Dougherty   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Granulomatous lymphadenopathy masquerading as pleomorphic adenoma: A clinical and diagnostic dilemma

MRIMS Journal of Health Sciences, 2014
Lymphadenopathy can masquerade as other pathological entities due to their proximity to many sites, thus clinical misjudgment can happen. Ours is such example where Granulomatous cervical lymphadenopathy is clinically thought of as Pleomorphic adenoma of
K Ram Babu, Sudhir Kumar Vujhini, Prathima, Ram Manohar Lohia, Kandukuri Mahesh Kumar   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluation of Potential Hormonal Activities of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Ashwagandha is a widely used herb in traditional medicine systems, particularly Ayurveda. Despite its extensive tradition, growing concerns regarding its potential endocrinological effects have prompted scientific scrutiny. This review systematically evaluates the current preclinical, clinical, and case study evidence concerning AS's effects ...
Günter Vollmer, Thomas Brendler
wiley   +1 more source

Histological surprise of parotid tuberculosis: about two cases

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2019
Parotid tuberculosis remains a very rare localization in the Department of Otolaryngology and Cervico-Facial Surgery (ENT) sphere. It is presented in the form of a deceptive clinical picture causing confusion with other pathologies of the parotid gland ...
Hamza Belatik, Lotfi Aouinti, Nabil Touiheme, Hicham Attifi, Karim Nadour, Ali El Boukhari   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source