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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 +3 more
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Salivary biomarker development using genomic, proteomic and metabolomic approaches. [PDF]
, 2012 The use of saliva as a diagnostic sample provides a non-invasive, cost-efficient method of sample collection for disease screening without the need for highly trained professionals.
Bonne, Nicolai J, Wong, David Tw
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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 +3 more
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Venous malformations with multiple phleboliths arising from the parotid gland: A case report
Acta Oto-Laryngologica Case ReportsPhleboliths are calcified thrombi that occur in vascular channels associated with venous malformations. When phleboliths are located in the salivary gland, they are difficult to differentiate from sialolithiasis due to the similarities in their clinical ...
Takahiro Suzuki +7 more
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From Redox Imbalance to Tissue Injury: Insights Into Antidepressant Drug Amitriptyline Effects on Salivary Glands. [PDF]
Cell Biochem FunctABSTRACT This study aimed to investigate the effects of amitriptyline administration on the salivary glands and saliva of rats. Twenty‐eight male Wistar rats (60 days old) were divided into two groups (n = 14 per group): control and amitriptyline‐treated (10 mg/kg/day for 30 days).
Pereira CDS +9 more
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Kimura Disease of Parotid Gland
International Journal of Human and Health Sciences (IJHHS), 2019 Kimura disease is a rare, benign, chronic inflammatory disorder. Characteristic features of the disease include painless subcutaneous mass in the head and neck region, elevated serum eosinophilia and markedly raised serum immunoglobulin E. Herein, we report a case of Kimura disease in a patient who presented with a parotid mass and received both ...
Muhammad Hazim Abdul Ghafar +3 more
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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 +10 more
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Preauricular Pilomatricoma Manifesting as an Aggressive Mass
Oman Medical Journal, 2019 Pilomatricoma is an uncommon benign skin tumor arising from the hair follicle. It usually occurs in the head and neck region and is typically found in the pediatric age group particularly girls.
Phing Phing Tang +3 more
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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 +7 more
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Stage T4B head and neck cancer survival outcome comparisons based on treatment modality: is surgery a viable treatment option? [PDF]
, 2016 IMPORTANCE: Advanced stage head and neck cancers are often deemed unresectable due to the aggressive nature of the cancer. In evaluating survival patterns of patients with stage IVb tumors, it is valuable to determine whether patients who undergo ...
Kidwai, Neiha
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