Otorhinolaryngology Clinics

Thomas P.M., Nayak S., Devadas U.

Topuz M.F., Genç Ö., Kadioglu N., Osma Ü.

ABSTRACT Schwannoma is a benign, asymptomatic, solitary, and encapsulated tumor that grows slowly from peripheral, autonomic, or cranial nerve sheaths. The origin of the schwannomas in the facial nerve is rare and they tend to occur in the intratemporal part of the nerve. An intraparotid facial nerve schwannoma is usually a painless, slow-growing mass like the other benign parotid tumors. In this case report, we will discuss the clinical presentation, management, and outcome of two patients with intraparotid facial nerve schwannoma. How to cite this article: Topuz MF, Genç O, Kadioglu N, et al. Intraparotid Facial Nerve Schwannoma: A Report of Two Cases. Int J Otorhinolaryngol Clin 2020;12(1):4–7.

Bhat S.M., Vuppala R.

Ceylan S.M., Kanmaz M.A.

Galletti C., Bruno G., Ciodaro F., Galletti F.

Thomas L.S., Latorre A.R., Arias V.L., Acosta B.J., Francia A.L.

Galletti C., Bruno G., Ciodaro F., Freni F.

Dahiya V., George B.R., Ramachandran K., Peter S.

ABSTRACT Actinomycosis is a gradually evolving infection caused by bacteria of genus Actinomyces. Cervicofacial involvement is the most common presentation and palatal involvement is very rare. Presented below is the case report of a 79-year-old diabetic and hypertensive female who presented with nonhealing ulcer over the hard palate for 10 months, which enlarged and formed a large oroantral fistula within 4 months. Following the diagnosis of actinomycosis by histology, complete debridement and removal of necrotic tissue was done. She was treated with intravenous crystalline penicillin 6th hourly for 4 weeks and was discharged on oral amoxicillin for 12 months with regular follow-up. Only four cases of actinomycosis hard palate have been reported in English literature so far. How to cite this article: Dahiya V, George BR, Ramachandran K, et al. Actinomycosis Hard Palate: A Rare Presentation. Int J Otorhinolaryngol Clin 2019;11(3):73–75.

Mostafa M., Elkahwagi M., AbdEl-fattah A.M., Moneir W., Shabana Y., Ghonim M.

Ismail H., Othman N.A., Zakaria M.N., Rashid M.F., Wahab N.A., Awang M.A.