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Dirofilariasis is a parasitic infection caused by a nematode, which typically infects dogs. Incidental human infection remains rare but is increasing. Dirofilariasis typically presents as a subcutaneous lesion or pulmonary nodules. Here we present the case of a 32-year-old British man who presented with mealtime symptoms from obstruction of Stensen’s duct. On histology...
(Vol 10 p 107-109, Maxillofacial Surgery: 22 December 2010)
A case of cutaneo-cutaneous fistula superior to the external auditory canal extending from the mastoid skin to the skin over the zygoma is reported. The adult patient presented with recurrent discharge and swelling of the skin over the zygoma and mastoid bones. Definitive treatment was in the form of complete excision of the fistula tract.
(Vol 9 p 54-57, ENT/head and neck surgery; Microbiology: 24 December 2009)
Foreign bodies within the para-nasal sinuses are a reported cause of chronic unilateral rhinosinusitis. The most commonly cited cause is of dental origin. One previously reported case cited a foreign body from the repair of an orbital blow-out fracture. Suspicion of a sinugenic foreign body cause may only be aroused by a thorough history and examination, usually confirmed...
(Vol 8 p 43-45, ENT; Head and neck surgery: 18 November 2008)
Foreign bodies within the para-nasal sinuses are a reported cause of chronic unilateral rhinosinusitis. The most commonly cited cause is of dental origin. One previously reported case cited a foreign body from the repair of an orbital blow-out fracture. Suspicion of a sinugenic foreign body cause may only be aroused by a thorough history and examination, usually confirmed...
(Vol 8 p 43-45, ENT; Head and neck surgery: 18 November 2008)
We report the case of a 60-year-old woman with a multinodular goitre who underwent total thyroidectomy and was found intraoperatively to have a parathyroid ‘incidentaloma’. The surgical approach to the management of patients with incidental parathyroid disease is discussed and a review of the literature is presented.
(Vol 7 p 45-47, ENT/Head Neck Surgery, General Surgery, Endocrinology: 14 May 2007)
In 1920 Walter Ellis Sistrunk described the classic operation of thyroglossal cyst excision including the central portion of the hyoid bone and a core of tissue around the thyroglossal tract to open into the oral cavity at the foramen caecum. We present this paper and discuss its relevance to current practice.
(Vol 6 p L1-L2, Landmark case report, Otolaryngology, Paediatric Surgery: 28 November 2006)
Metastatic involvement resulting in voice alteration may occur from vocal cord infiltration or recurrent laryngeal nerve involvement. We present a case of metastatic prostate adenocarcinoma to the left infrahyoid neck compressing the larynx resulting in hoarseness. A case report with one-year follow-up is presented. The patient is a 65-year-old male with hoarseness and a...
(Vol 5 p 28-33, Oncology, Ear, nose and throat: May 2005)
Metastatic involvement resulting in voice alteration may occur from vocal cord infiltration or recurrent laryngeal nerve involvement. We present a case of metastatic prostate adenocarcinoma to the left infrahyoid neck compressing the larynx resulting in hoarseness. A case report with one-year follow-up is presented. The patient is a 65-year-old male with hoarseness and a...
(Vol 5 p 28-33, Oncology, Ear, nose and throat: May 2005)
Reactive arthritis following upper respiratory tract infections is well known. The usual age group is young adults and management of the arthritis with anti-inflammatory medication is the mainstay of treatment. We present a case of reactive arthritis following tonsillitis, which was successfully treated by tonsillectomy.
(Vol 5 p 8-9, Otolaryngology; rheumatology; general medicine: January 2005)
A useful method of handling orthognathic treatment models is described that utilises magnetic attachment of study models to an articulator, allowing rapid and reliable manipulation between pre- and post-operative positions of the maxilla and/or mandible. Both the orthodontic and surgical staff can easily study planned surgical movements.
(Vol 3 p 16-18, Maxillofacial surgery: September 2003)
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Editor-in-Chief
Frank Cross
Consultant Surgeon
St. Bartholomew's and The London NHS Trust, UK
Editors
Neil Barnes
Consultant Physician
St. Bartholomew's and The London NHS Trust, UK
Ali Jawad
Consultant Rheumatologist
St. Bartholomew's and The London NHS Trust, UK
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