Chronic active Epstein-Barr virus: a multidisciplinary approach.

A 17-year-old Caucasian male presented to ENT with angular stomatitis, oral ulceration and cervical lymphadenopathy. Over the subsequent 18 months he developed recurrent upper respiratory tract infections, pyrexia of unknown origin, oral ulceration and maxillary sinus osteomyelitis. Extensive investigation ensued from various specialties.

An unusual case of lingual tonsillar hypertrophy.

Lingual tonsillar hypertrophy is an unusual presentation of voice change. If managed incorrectly this group of patients has the potential to deteriorate significantly causing airway obstruction and potentially death.

Angioleiomyoma of the larynx: beware the subglottic lesion.

Angioleiomyomas are a benign group of tumours rarely documented in the head and neck region. We present a case of a 47-year-old man attending the ear, nose and throat outpatient clinic, with a history of hoarseness over many years. Investigation revealed a left-sided subglottic lesion.

Subacute bacterial endocarditis secondary to mastoiditis: a rare complication.

Mastoiditis can result from untreated otitis media. If unrecognised, it can result in life-threatening complications. We present a 69-year-old woman with a history of left-sided otitis media admitted to intensive care unit following collapse with a decreasing Glasgow Coma Scale.