Predictive values of ultrasound characters associated with malignant thyroid nodules in Yaoundé: a cross-sectional study.

Introduction: most ultrasound criteria are defined in developed countries and commonly used in practice to assess the malignancy risk of thyroid nodules. This practice does not take into consideration some aspects of our context as delay of consultation and insufficient iodine intake. The objective of this study was to determine the predictive values of ultrasound characters associated with malignant thyroid nodules in our environment.

Thyroid heterotopia revealed by a cervical subcutaneous nodule: a clinical case report.

Thyroid heterotopia is an abnormal localization of normal thyroid tissue coexisting with a normal organ on a normal localization. It is a rare condition with a frequency that is not well known in the literature. We report a case of thyroid heterotopia in a 30 month-old girl referred for a painless lower antero-cervical nodule that has been developing for one year with past history no contributory.

Bilateral sphenoid sinus mucocele observed in Yaoundé-Cameroon: a case report.

A mucocele is a cystic and expansive lesion of the sinus cavities. It is uncommon in the sphenoid sinus and its management is quite challenging especially in low to middle income countries like Cameroon. A 43-years-old female was referred to us by a neurologist for chronic headache and visual disturbances.

[An unusual case of condylomata acuminata identified in the nasal cavity of a patient living in Yaoundé, Cameroon: a clinical report and literature review].

Condylomata acuminata are sexually transmitted lesions caused by human papillomavirus. They mainly occur in the anogenital area and exceptionally in the nasal cavity. We here report a new case of uncommon detection.

Determinants of hearing loss severity in tympanic membrane perforations in a sub-Saharan African setting.

Background: Factors specific to sub-Saharan Africa could have an impact on tympanic membrane perforation characteristics. Obtaining precise information on these characteristics and determinants of hearing loss severity would enable better management.

Objective: To determine the relationship between characteristics of tympanic membrane perforation and subsequent hearing impairment.