Synchronous tonsillar tumors with differing histopathology: A case report and review of the literature.

Background: Tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC) due to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection has seen a dramatic increase in recent years. Bilateral tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma (biTSCC) has a much lower incidence than unilateral TSCC and three main hypotheses of biTSCC pathogenesis prevail: field carcinogenesis, single-clone, and multiple HPV infections.

Case: A 49-year-old Male with a remote history of chewing tobacco presented with symptoms of spitting up tissue and occasional hemoptysis.

Qualitative analysis of sinus surgery posts on popular social media platforms.

Introduction: Social media platforms are constantly evolving and expanding to new populations, exposing their users to various topics and serving as an informal educational resource. Medical ideas and topics are freely discussed online, making understanding of what is present on these platforms of particular importance to the practicing medical professional. In the field of otolaryngology, the public social media portrayal of sinus surgery has not been previously reported.