Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma within a Second Branchial Cleft Cyst. A Diagnostic and Treatment Challenge.

Introduction: Lateral cervical cystic masses are a relatively common occurrence in the otolaryngology practice, which are often attributed to second branchial cleft cysts. However, there should always be a high suspicion for malignancy until proven otherwise.

Case Presentation: We present a clinical report of a lateral cervical cyst surgical excision where histopathological examination has revealed features of a branchial cleft cyst harboring a papillary thyroid carcinoma.

Endometrial scratching during hysteroscopy in women undergoing fertilization: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: Endometrial scratching (ES) during hysteroscopy before embryotransfer (ET) remains doubtable on whether it benefits the reproductive outcomes. The optimal technique is not clear and repeated implantation failure as a challenging field in fertilization (IVF) seems to be the springboard for clinicians to test its effectiveness.

Methods: Medline, PMC, ScienceDirect, Scopus, CENTRAL, Google Scholar were searched from their inception up to April 2023 for studies to evaluate the effectiveness of adding endometrial scratching during hysteroscopy before ET.

Eight Month-Old-Infant Impaled by Toothbrush Through the Hard Palate.

Impalement of children with foreign bodies is not uncommon. A variety of foreign bodies and mechanisms of injuries have been described. Infant tissues are more vulnerable to injuries and often penetrating traumas are very dangerous.

Does preoperative administration of hypotensive agents affect the quality of the surgical field during endoscopic sinus surgery? A triple-blind randomized controlled trial.

Purpose: Endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) is a surgical procedure widely used in the treatment of various sinonasal conditions. Excessive bleeding during ESS leads to potentially major complications. The primary aim of this trial was to explore any different effects of bisoprolol and nifedipine on the intraoperative surgical field.

The effectiveness and safety of sialendoscopy for sialolithiasis in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: Sialendoscopy is a new, minimally invasive method that is becoming increasingly more popular than traditional methods for the treatment of sialolithiasis. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, the effectiveness and safety of this method in children with sialolithiasis are investigated.

Methods: Inclusion criteria were children with sialolithiasis.

Quality of life after mastoid surgery. Is there a real benefit to preserving the posterior wall of the external auditory canal? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: Canal wall up (CWU) and canal wall down (CWD) mastoidectomies represent the most common cholesteatoma surgical techniques. In this meta-analysis, we compare the postoperative quality of life (QoL) in patients treated with either CWU or CWD mastoidectomy.

Methods: A literature search was conducted in the following three electronic databases: Medline/PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar.

A Rare Case of a Large Sinonasal Neurofibroma.

A neurofibroma is a benign peripheral nerve sheath tumor. Its appearance in the nose and paranasal sinuses is extremely rare. We present the case of a 61-year-old female with a large sinonasal neurofibroma.

Late Transformation of a Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans Neck Sarcoma to a Neoplasm With Fibrosarcomatous Elements: Lessons Learned.

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is a low-grade soft tissue sarcoma not often related to the head and neck area. Distant metastases are not often recorded. Wide surgical excision is considered the most appropriate treatment modality.

Four Years of Disease-Free Survival After Conservative Treatment of Subglottic Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.

Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a rare malignancy of the larynx. Surgical excision seems to be the preferred treatment modality; however, a paucity of high-evidence suggestions due to the small number of cases have been noted. Here we present the case of a 35-year-old woman with subglottic ACC who denied laryngectomy and opted for concurrent chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Does the orientation of the styloid process cause Eagle Syndrome? An anatomical study of the styloid process in 72 Greek skulls.

<b>Introduction:</b> Patients often suffer from an elongated styloid process. This clinical entity is well known and is described as Eagle syndrome. The presence of this anatomical variation is not always associated with symptoms.