An uncommon cause for a non-healing cutaneous fistula in the parotid gland area - A case report.

Introduction: Orocutaneous fistulae of dental origin are uncommon but well documented in the literature. This condition is often misdiagnosed because of the multiplicity of manifestations and the atypically presentation of the condition. Dental symptoms are rare.

[Tumor of the Parotid Gland].

Salivary gland tumors are a rare, histologically heterogeneous group of tumors which constitute approximately 4–6 % of all head and neck neoplasms. In 2/3 of cases they are benign, especially in the parotid gland. We report about a rare tumor of the parotid gland presenting as an extraskeletal chondroma.

[Mass on the neck].

Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNST) are rare. But especially in patients with known neurofibromatosis type 1 (von Recklinghausen), this entity of tumors should not be forgotten. The indication for open biopsy or excision should be made generously.

Balloon dilation of the Eustachian tube: early outcome analysis.

Objective: To assess Eustachian tube balloon dilation in the treatment of Eustachian tube dysfunction by objective analysis, especially tubomanometry.

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Setting: Tertiary referral hospital.