Mucosa associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma of the thyroid gland: a case report and literature review = MALT linfoma della tiroide: caso clinico e revisione della letteratura [PDF]
Mucosa associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphomas are low-grade, non-Hodgkin’s B cell lymphomas, mainly occurring in the gastrointestinal tract, but also in other tissues.
Attene, Federico +5 more
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Upper Airway Obstruction due to Kaposi Sarcoma—Presenting Sign of HIV: Case Report and Review
This study presents a case of undiagnosed HIV presenting with Kaposi sarcoma (KS) of the head and neck with acute upper airway obstruction (UAO) and provides an updated scoping literature review to examine the patient characteristics, lesion characteristics, interventions, and outcomes of KS cases with UAO from the pharynx, larynx, and/or trachea.
Zachary A. Wykoff +3 more
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Acromegaly Presenting With Cricoarytenoid Joint Arthropathy
Excess growth hormone in acromegaly induces characteristic acral and soft tissue overgrowth (particularly in the face and hands), arthropathies, as well as cardiovascular and metabolic complications. Similar proliferative changes can occur in the larynx, where hypertrophy of the arytenoid and cricoid cartilages may impair vocal fold mobility.
Samantha Salvi Cruz +3 more
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Novel 3D-printed tracheostomy tube for vertebral erosion in complex pediatric patient
Tracheostomy complications are more common in children with scoliosis and abnormal chest wall anatomy. We present a 14-year-old with neuromuscular scoliosis and tracheostomy-dependent respiratory failure who developed full thickness tracheal erosion into
Ibrahim Serhat Karakuş +3 more
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Unilateral Nasopharyngeal Endoscopic Resection Type III: Technical Notes
The present video case report details technical notes of Nasopharyngeal Endoscopic Resection (NER) Type III, performed for a mucosal melanoma in a 71‐year‐old patient. Key surgical steps—such as achieving optimal exposure, employing Doppler‐guided internal carotid artery localization, and applying vascularized flap coverage—are outlined, demonstrating ...
Carlo Conti +7 more
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Choice and Death: Analysis of Medical Assistance in Dying for Head and Neck Cancer in Ontario
The uptake of MAiD for head and neck cancer (HNC) has been steadily increasing since 2016, when MAiD first became available in Canada. Our study projects a substantial increase in the future use of MAiD for patients with HNC. As such, our health system needs to re‐evaluate and implement the necessary infrastructure to support the projected increase in ...
Tanika Curry +8 more
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HIV-associated multi-centric Castleman’s disease with multiple organ failure: cuccessful treatment with rituximab [PDF]
Introduction: Multicentric Castleman's Disease (MCD), a lymphoproliferative disorder associated with Human Herpes Virus-8 (HHV-8) infection, is increasing in incidence amongst HIV patients.
Agarwal, B +7 more
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Implementing the Palatal Plate for Robin Sequence Beyond the Originating Center: How I Do It
The treatment of upper airway obstruction in newborns with Robin sequence (RS) is challenging. We report our experience implementing the minimally invasive Tübingen palatal plate in a pediatric tertiary care center, detailing a step‐by‐step protocol and clinical outcomes from our first patient series.
Agnès Giuseppi +8 more
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