Foramen Tympanicum (Foramen of Huschke) as a Cause of Unexplained Spontaneous Otorrhea: A Case Report.

The foramen of Huschke or foramen tympanicum is a developmental defect in the bony part of the external auditory meatus. It occurs due to incomplete obliteration of the tympanic canal and the persistence of openings along the canal. This leads to the presence of a salivary fistula and the most common symptoms of the condition are otalgia, otorrhea, and hearing loss.

The diagnostic value of ultrasound in the assessment of soft tissue masses in rheumatology practice - a case series of 4 patients.

A great number of studies have proved the added value of musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) in the diagnosis, assessment of disease activity and treatment response in both inflammatory and degenerative rheumatic diseases. However, it is a frequent scenario that rheumatologists should also assess patients with various soft tissue masses, referred to their practices. In such cases, MSUS could be a valuable and precise tool that helps in the evaluation and triage of these lesions.

Symptomatic Tornwaldt Cyst: A Case Report.

Thornwaldt cyst is a rare cystic formation, located along the midline of the nasopharynx. We present the case of a 60-year-old man with impaired nasal breathing and a several months-long history of serous otitis media. His only concomitant disease was arterial hypertension.