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2 cases of laryngeal metastases from malignant melanoma of the skin have been observed at the ENT Department of Padua University during the last 17 years (from January 1966 through December 1982). A critical review of the pertinent literature is made and the metastatic spread to the larynx is also discussed. The importance of routine indirect laryngoscopy in neoplastic patients ‘at risk’ is underli

ISSN:0301-1569    

DOI:10.1159/000275697

出版商:S. Karger AG    

年代:1984

数据来源: Karger

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Invasive papillary squamous cell carcinoma of the supraglottic larynx is described in an adult male. The clinicopathological appearance was that of a multiple growth which displayed various gradients of neoplastic changes: in situ, microinvasion, frank invasion of cartilage and cervical node metastases. No previous history of radiotherapy was elicited. The growth was excised by supraglottic laryngectomy and neck dissection. Typical metastatic papillary formations were observed in lymph nodes.

ISSN:0301-1569    

DOI:10.1159/000275698

出版商:S. Karger AG    

年代:1984

数据来源: Karger

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A case of mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the vocal cord is described in a 51-year-old man who presented with a thickened right vocal cord at the midportion without any limitation of movement. Histological examination revealed a mucoepidermoid carcinoma of low-grade malignancy. Partial laryngectomy was performed, but 10 months after the operation a squamous cell carcinoma developed on the other vocal cord. Primary vocal cord involvement of this tumor is rare. The literature is reviewed.

ISSN:0301-1569    

DOI:10.1159/000275699

出版商:S. Karger AG    

年代:1984

数据来源: Karger

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A case of a lingual thyroid gland in the absence of orthotopic thyroidal tissue is reported. Presenting symptoms, diagnostic methods, differential diagnosis, treatment modalities, and prognosis are discussed.

ISSN:0301-1569    

DOI:10.1159/000275700

出版商:S. Karger AG    

年代:1984

数据来源: Karger

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5 cases of cholesterol granuloma are described, 3 within the maxillary sinuses and 2 within the frontal sinuses. The lesions arise from the mucosa and can be recognized on plain films and tomograms of the sinus as opacity, sometimes resembling a mucocele. Radical operation seems to give absolute cure without any recurrence. The pathogenesis is hemorrhage and/or filtration. The closed cavities of the paranasal sinuses provide favorable conditions for cholesterol to become dissociated from the lipoprotein complex and to precipitate and to give rise to a granulomatous reaction.

ISSN:0301-1569    

DOI:10.1159/000275701

出版商:S. Karger AG    

年代:1984

数据来源: Karger

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Many reports suppose that the development of aural exostosis depends on the action of an irritative stimulus like frequent and repeated cold water contact. This survey studies the incidence of this lesion in a group of 433 athletes practicing aquatic sports on a highly competitive level. Among these, water activities like sailing and deep-sea diving, which up to now were never considered, were also studied. 32 exostoses were found to affect 12 subjects monolaterally and 20 subjects bilaterally. Not one of a control group of 476 athletes was found to be affected by aural exostosis. For each athlete in this study the following parameters are considered: age and sex, type of sport, total amount of hours spent in water contact, aural pathology history and otoscopic findings. The authors suggest the existence of facilitating factors other than total water contact time, as shown by the absence of a precise correlation between this parameter and the presence of the aural hyperostotic lesion.

ISSN:0301-1569    

DOI:10.1159/000275702

出版商:S. Karger AG    

年代:1984

数据来源: Karger

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The presence of a labyrinthine fistula has remained one of the major problems in cholesteatoma surgery. Confronted with this problem, the surgeon may ultimately base his choice of procedure on four basic conditions: the size of the fistula, its location in the ear, the condition of the other ear, and the cochlear function. Our attitude has been changing, and currently we prefer to perform a staged closed tympanoplasty. When a closed technique is performed, we either remove the cholesteatoma matrix and then cover the fistula immediately or we leave the matrix in situ and re-explore the mastoid process 5 or 6 months later. The series consists of 88 cases out of a total of 701 patients with cholesteatoma operated on between January 1971 and June 1982. In 20 patients the matrix was left over the fistula at the first stage. The results suggest that a staged operation, i.e. closed tympanoplasty, is to be preferred even in cases with an extensive labyrinthine fistula.

ISSN:0301-1569    

DOI:10.1159/000275704

出版商:S. Karger AG    

年代:1984

数据来源: Karger