Nasolacrimal Lymphangioma Presenting With Hemolacria.

A 22-year-old male presented with spontaneous unilateral hemolacria and was found to have complete opacification of the ipsilateral nasolacrimal sac and duct. Endoscopic biopsy with histopathologic analysis revealed the diagnosis of nasolacrimal lymphangioma. Additional management included nasolacrimal stenting, and there was no hemolacria recurrence or epiphora.

Clival paragangliomas: a report of two cases involving the midline skull base and review of the literature.

Head and neck paragangliomas are rare neuroendocrine tumors that arise from paraganglion cells of the parasympathetic nervous system. Paragangliomas arising from the midline skull base have only rarely been reported. Surgery is the mainstay of treatment and adjuvant radiation is often recommended.

Periorbital Scar Correction.

Periorbital scarring with eyelid retraction can have serious visual effects and can lead to loss of vision or even loss of the eye. Understanding of eyelid anatomy and the delicate balance of its structural supports is critical for the identification of the eyelid disorder responsible for the cicatrix and helps to guide treatment. The 2-finger test and lateral distraction of the lid can also be of significant help in proper diagnosis of the underlying disorder.

The use of negative-pressure therapy in the closure of complex head and neck wounds.

The evolution of wound care has seen much technological advancement over many decades. Most recently, negative-pressure therapy, by which a vacuum pressure is applied through a wound bed, has dramatically improved the surgical outcomes of complex wounds. Although initial studies focused on wounds to the abdomen, torso, and extremities, more publications are appearing that demonstrate the efficacy of negative-pressure wound therapy in the head and neck.