ABSTRACT CONTEXT: Histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis (HNL) is a rare disorder that is often benign and self-limiting. There have been reports of co-occurrence of HNL with other diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus, hemophagocytic syndrome and antiphospholipid syndrome. CASE REPORT: Here,...
Abstract Introduction Otogenic lateral sinus thrombosis is a rare intracranial complication of otitis media in the modern age of antibiotic treatment, but it is potentially a dangerous complication. Objectives The aim of this study is to focus on the various clinical presentations, management options...
Trombosis del Seno Lateral/etiología,
Otitis Media/complicaciones,
Trombosis del Seno Lateral/diagnóstico,
Trombosis del Seno Lateral/terapia,
Estudios Retrospectivos,
Registros Médicos,
Trombosis del Seno Lateral/cirugía,
Colesteatoma del Oído Medio,
Signos y Síntomas,
Absceso,
Cuello/patología,
Centros de Atención Terciaria,
Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X
Abstract Introduction: Internal lymphedema is one of the sequelae of head and neck cancer treatment that can lead to varying degrees of swallowing, speech, and respiration alterations. The Radiotherapy Edema Rating Scale, developed by Patterson et al., is a tool used to evaluate pharyngeal and laryngeal...
Abstract Background: Cervical hematomas can lead to airway compromise, a life threatening condition, regardless of the cause. The following case is the first presentation of cervical hematoma as a complication of endovascular treatment of middle cerebral artery aneurysm. Case report: A 49 year-old woma...
SUMMARY: The right nonrecurrent inferior laryngeal nerve (NRILN) is a rare occurrence generally associated with an aberrant right subclavian artery. Its prevalence ranges from 0.3 to 1.8 %. It is found mainly in thyroid surgeries, the most frequently performed cervical surgeries. This neural anomaly is a...
Abstract Introduction To manage the complications of irradiation of head and neck tissue is a challenging issue for the otolaryngologist. Definitive treatment of these complications is still controversial. Recently, hyperbaric oxygen therapy is promising option for these complications. Objective In thi...
Oxigenoterapia Hiperbárica,
Inflamación/sangre,
Inflamación/patología,
Inflamación/prevención & control,
Interleucina-10/sangre,
Interleucina-1beta/sangre,
Cuello,
Estrés Oxidativo,
Traumatismos Experimentales por Radiación/sangre,
Traumatismos Experimentales por Radiación/patología,
Traumatismos Experimentales por Radiación/prevención & control,
Ratas Wistar,
Factor de Necrosis Tumoral alfa/sangre
Summary Objective: To critically analyze articles on the relation between neck circumference (NC) in adolescents and: body mass index, fat distribution, metabolic syndrome and its individual components, and cardiovascular risk. Method: Systematic review undertaken by two independent researchers using t...
La papulosis fibrosa blanca del cuello es una patología benigna, que se presenta frecuentemente en personas mayores y que se caracteriza por pápulas blanquecinas ubicadas habitualmente en las regiones laterales del cuello. El hallazgo histopatológico distintivo es el incremento de las fibras de colág...
Resumo Objetivo: Investigar a Relação Pescoço-Coxa (RPCx) como índice antropométrico para diagnosticar a Síndrome Metabólica em estudantes universitários brasileiros. Métodos: Estudo transversal com 691 adultos (> 18 anos) de ambos os sexos. Foram investigados os seguintes parâmetros antro...
