Recurrent facial palsy: A CARE case report.

Introduction: Middle-ear adenoma is a rare benign endocrine tumor with slow progression, and can, in very rare cases, lead to recurrent peripheral facial palsy.

Case Report: A young man experienced three episodes of right peripheral facial palsy of incremental intensity, suggestive of barotrauma. CT and MRI found a tissue mass in the tympanic cavity, and biopsy diagnosed middle-ear adenoma.

Endoscopic management of adult subglottic stenosis: an alternative to open surgery.

Purpose: Various surgical techniques could be used to treat subglottic stenosis (SGS). The aim of this study is to present our experience in endoscopic management of SGS and show the impact of symptoms' evaluation, clinical examination and spirometry in the therapeutic decision.

Methods: Endoscopic treatment was performed in patients referred for SGS and consisted of CO scar lysis associated with balloon dilation and concomitant steroids' injection for patients with grade II or higher on the mMRC (modified Medical Research Council) dyspnea scale associated with a DI (Dyspnea Index) score higher than 10/40 and objective stenosis equal or higher than grade II.