Surgical Emphysema: A Rare Complication of a Simple Surgical Dental Extraction Without the Use of an Air-Driven Rotor.

Surgical emphysema is a rare complication of dental extractions, often associated with the use of high-speed air rotors. This report describes a case of extensive surgical emphysema following a simple surgical extraction of a LL6 under local anaesthetic. There was no use of air-driven handpieces during the procedure.

Extramedullary plasmacytomas of the larynx and parapharyngeal space: imaging and pathologic features.

Extramedullary plasmacytoma is a rare plasma cell neoplasm that can occur in the head and neck. In this article we describe a case of multiple synchronous extramedullary plasmacytomas involving the upper airway, pharynx, and larynx. The clinical, imaging, and pathologic features of this neoplasm are discussed, together with potential treatment options.

Sonographically guided core biopsy of a parotid mass.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of sonographically guided core biopsy in the evaluation of parotid masses.

Subjects And Methods: Between 1998 and 2004, 135 patients consecutively presenting with a parotid mass were prospectively enrolled into this study. A single operator performed initial diagnostic sonography and then sonographically guided core biopsy using local anesthesia.

Salivary gland mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma in 2 patients with Sjögren's syndrome: clinical and sonographic features with pathological correlation.

We report 2 cases of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma of the salivary glands, complicating Sjögren's syndrome. The sonographic and histological features are described in depth. The use of sonography as a diagnostic aid in such patients is discussed.