Isolated Enlarged Endolymphatic Sac Causing Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Case Report.

This is the case of a healthy 10-year-old girl presenting to the pediatric otolaryngology clinic for an incidental finding of a 20 mm dilatation within the left posterior fossa on brain computed tomography done for evaluation of left retro-auricular pain. Comprehensive audiometry showed left sensorineural hearing loss at low frequencies. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a cystic lesion along the posterior aspect of the left temporal bone with normal inner ear anatomy consistent with an enlarged endolymphatic sac anomaly.

Management of pott's puffy tumor: a Delphi-method international clinical consensus statement.

Purpose: Pott's puffy tumor (PPT) is a rare and complex condition that requires a comprehensive diagnostic approach and multi-faceted treatment strategy. It is associated with a significant risk of intracranial complications. The purpose of this clinical consensus statement (CCS) is to systematically assess diagnostic and therapeutic approaches of patients with PPT, using the best available evidence and expertise of the panel.

Correlation Between Anxiety, Depression, and Self-Perceived Hoarseness: A Systematic Review of the Literature.

Objective: This review aims to evaluate the correlation between anxiety, depression, and self-perceived hoarseness in patients with dysphonia.

Study Design: Systematic review.

Methods: A systematic search of Medline, PubMed, and Cochrane databases was performed.

Postoperative management of pediatric tympanostomy tubes: a Yo-IFOS consensus.

Purpose: Ventilation tube (VT) insertion is the most common surgical procedure in children, but there is known significant variation in post-operative management regimens. This Clinical Consensus Statement (CCS) aimed to establish an evidence-based framework for the follow-up management of children with VT.

Methods: Consensus was sought using a modified Delphi protocol among 23 international otolaryngologists (16 otologists and 7 pediatric otolaryngology specialists) of the IFOS (World ENT Federation).

A Rare Case of Cervical Subcutaneous Emphysema Following Swimming.

Subcutaneous cervical emphysema refers to the presence of air or gas trapped beneath the skin in the neck or cervical region. It typically occurs when air is introduced into the tissues due to trauma, infection, or medical procedures that disrupt the respiratory tract. Diagnosis is based on clinical presentation in addition to chest and neck radiographic examinations.

Office-Based Blue Laser Therapy for Vocal Fold Cysts: A Case Series and Review of the Literature.

Objective: To report a case series of vocal fold cysts treated with the blue laser in an office-setting and to review the literature on office-based laser therapy for vocal fold cysts.

Study Design: Retrospective chart review.

Methods: The medical records and video-recordings of all patients diagnosed with vocal fold cysts who underwent office-based blue laser therapy (OBLT) in a tertiary referral center between December 2023 and October 2024 were reviewed.

A Complex Case of Diffused Malignant Extra-Renal Rhabdoid Tumor in a Newborn.

Malignant rhabdoid tumor (MRT), first described by Beckwith and Palmer in 1978 as a variant of Wilms' tumor, is an aggressive neoplasm with early onset and poor prognosis. Malignant extra-renal rhabdoid tumors (MERTs) can arise in various locations and often present at birth as a disseminated disease without an identifiable primary site, posing significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. This case highlights the complexity of diagnosing an 11-day-old preterm infant with multiple enlarging masses, including a hypervascular forehead lesion, parotid mass, and soft tissue masses in the leg and hip.

Barriers to Research Faced by High-Income Versus Low- and Middle-Income Country Otolaryngologists and Otolaryngology Residents.

Objective: This study aims to compare research productivity and barriers to research between high-income countries (HICs) and low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) otolaryngologists.

Study Design: Cross-sectional survey.

Setting: International survey.

Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Patients With Muscle Tension Dysphonia: A Prospective Pilot Study.

Objective: To investigate the risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients with muscle tension dysphonia (MTD) in comparison to subjects with no dysphonia.

Study Design: Prospective cohort study.

Methods: Patients who were diagnosed with MTD at a tertiary referral center between October 2022 and October 2023 were invited to participate in this study, alongside a healthy control group matched by age and gender, with no history of dysphonia.

The Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Patients with Primary Muscle Tension Dysphonia.

To explore the risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients with primary muscle tension dysphonia (MTD). The medical records of patients diagnosed with primary MTD between November 2021 and March 2023, were reviewed. The risk of having OSA was assessed by looking at the scores of two validated questionnaires, namely the STOP-BANG questionnaire and the Berlin questionnaire.

Laryngeal Neuromas in a 5-Year-Old With MEN2B: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B (MEN2B) syndrome is a rare genetic disorder primarily driven by mutations in the RET proto-oncogene. MEN2B exhibits diverse symptoms affecting multiple organ systems, with mucosal neuromas being a prominent feature. These benign tumors contribute to the syndrome's clinical variability, alongside medullary thyroid carcinoma and pheochromocytoma.

Assessment of Tracheostomy Tube Placement and Late Change Practices in an Academic Tertiary Care Center.

 The optimal time for tracheostomy changes is unknown. Most surgeons opt to wait until five to seven days postoperatively, while more recent studies suggest that changes occurring as early as two to three days postoperatively are also safe.  To evaluate the safety of changing the tracheostomy tube later than 14 days postoperatively.

The Profuse Bleeding Potential of Orbital Epithelioid Hemangioendotheliomas.

Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma is a rare vascular tumor originating from vascular endothelial or pre-endothelial cells. We present the case of a 4-month-old male with a rapidly enlarging left zygomatico-orbital tumor causing mass effect on the eye globe. Examination revealed a large, nontender, solid lesion.

Dermoid Cyst of the Hard Palate: Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Dermoid and epidermoid cysts are congenital or acquired benign developmental cysts that uncommonly occur in the head and neck region. These cysts represent less than 0.01% of all cysts of the oral cavity and can be found on the tongue, lips and other oral mucosa locations.

Incidence of pediatric tonsillitis, otitis and upper respiratory infectious entities in the pre and post COVID-19 quarantine eras.

Background: At this point of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the worldwide loosening of health restrictions, there has been an observed jump in infectious load especially of the upper airways.: To shed light on children's immunity and potential health risks after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: A retrospective chart review from May 2019 to January 2022.

Risk of post-operative hemorrhage after adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy: Value of the preoperative determination of partial thromboplastin time and prothrombin time.

Introduction: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T& A) are the most common pediatric surgical procedures performed world-wide. Bleeding remains the most common complication of these procedures with 1-5.7% prevalence.

Inverted papilloma of the ethmoid sinus Case report and review of the literature.

Importance: Description of a primary inverted papilloma of the ethmoid sinus. This has never been documented before in the literature.

Observation: The clinical presentation, along with the radiographic features, gross findings and management will be discussed.

A Rare Case of Congenital Ranula in an Infant.

Ranula is a mucus extravasation cyst originating from the sublingual gland on the floor of the mouth. Congenital ranula is very rare. We report a case of a 4-month-old girl with a congenital ranula in the floor of mouth.

Airway reconstruction: review of an approach to the advanced-stage laryngotracheal stenosis.

Introduction: The management of laryngotracheal stenosis is complex and is influenced by multiple factors that can affect the ultimate outcome. Advanced lesions represent a special challenge to the treating surgeon to find the best remedying technique.

Objective: To review the efficacy of our surgical reconstructive approach in managing advanced-stage laryngotracheal stenosis treated at a tertiary medical center.

Laryngeal findings and acoustic changes in light cigar smokers.

Unlabelled: The aim of this prospective study was to look at the laryngeal findings and acoustic changes in light cigar smokers in comparison to nonsmokers, in the setting of a voice clinic. A total of 22 cigar smokers and 19 nonsmokers used as controls were enrolled in the study. Demographic data included age, number of years smoking, number of cigars per week, history of allergy, and history of reflux.

Submucosal resection of a microcystic oropharyngeal lymphatic malformation using radiofrequency ablation.

Lymphatic malformations (LMs) are uncommon congenital anomalies noted to have a prevalence of 1 per 5000 births and comprise roughly 6% of all pediatric soft tissue lesions. Recently radiofrequency ablation has been described as a surgical option for the treatment microcystic LMs in the oral cavity, more specifically the tongue. The following case describes the use of radiofrequency ablation for the submucosal removal of a large obstructing pharyngeal LM in a 4-year-old female.