Modern concepts of normal language and impairments.

Language is a primary factor in comprehending the functional organization of the brain. Starting with the static anatomoclinical model, followed by the limited aphasiological model, functional imaging techniques have allowed a more dynamic approach that adds complexity to the study of the interaction between brain and language, and bespeak the influence of parameters such as age, sex, motivation, and stress.

Auricular arteriovenous malformation: evaluation, management, and outcome.

Background: The external ear is the second most common site for extracranial arteriovenous malformation in the head and neck.

Methods: This retrospective review of 41 patients with auricular arteriovenous malformation was based on medical records, imaging studies, and photographs. Data were collected on natural history, progression, and outcome; patients were questioned about quality of life after treatment.