[Removal of lateral orbital wall for management of orbital cavernous hemangioma].

Introduction: A relatively rare condition, cavernous hemangioma of the orbit poses a problem due to difficulty of the surgical approach. Modifications in surgical approaches and better understanding of these tumors preoperatively allow for less disfiguring elective surgery than before.

Materials And Methods: Five cases of orbital cavernous hemangiomas reviewed in our department between 2005 and 2009 underwent surgery by external lateral approach with removal of the lateral orbital wall.

Cervical lymph node metastasis in chromophobe renal cell carcinoma: a case report and review of the literature.

The metastasis of chromophobe renal cell carcinoma to head and neck region, described herein, has never been reported before to our knowledge. A 56-year-old woman with a history of nephrectomy, that revealed chromophobe renal cell carcinoma six years before, presented left cervical mass. Imaging showed with left cervical lymphadenopathies and thyroid nodule.

[Aneurysmal cyst of ethmoid bone: a case report].

Aim: To report on the value of imaging in the diagnosis and assessment of aneurysmal cyst of the ethmoid bone.

Case: A 12-year-old girl with a stuffy nose, revealing an aneurysmal bone cyst of the ethmoid, explored by CT, MRI, who had a preoperative arteriography with embolization.

Conclusion: Aneurysmal bone cyst is a benign bone lesion which rarely involves the facial bones.

Mantle cell lymphoma of the larynx: Primary case report.

Introduction: Primary laryngeal lymphomas are exceedingly rare. Only about a hundred cases have been reported. They consist mainly of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, especially of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue.

[Congenital insensitivity to pain: difficulty of management].

Introduction: Congenital insensitivity to pain with anhidrosis (CIPA) is a very rare disorder, most often of genetic origin.

Case Report: The authors present the case of two siblings, 10 and 13 years old, both followed-up since the age of 2 for CIPA diagnosed after discovering insensitivity to pain during iterative falls, burns, and of severe oro-digital self-mutilating behavior. Sural nerve biopsy and an electromyogram confirmed the diagnosis.

Solitary plasmocytoma: ghost tumour?

Solitary plasmocytoma is a rare tumour that belongs to the myeloid dysplasia group. The authors present an unusual evolution of this pathology through a clinical case. A 42-year-old patient was diagnosed with solitary nasosinusal plasmocytoma following biopsy of the right nasal fossa process; several weeks after this the tumour spontaneously regressed.

[Florid cemento-osseous dysplasia of the jaws].

Introduction: Florid cemento-osseous dysplasia is a benign and rare tumor of the jaws. It is more commonly seen in middle-aged black women. Most cases are asymptomatic and are found during routine radiographic examination.

[Orbital exenteration].

Purpose: Orbital exenteration is a disfiguring surgery. The surgery is mostly performed for advanced neoplasms of the eyelid in an attempt to achieve cure with tumor free margins. Reconstruction is a real challenge, especially in elderly patients with significant comorbidities.

Primary hydatid cyst of the thyroid gland.

Primary hydatid cyst of thyroid gland is an exceptional localization even in Morocco where echinococcal disease is endemic. A 23-year-old woman presented with multiples cystic lesions of the thyroid revealed by neck mass and dyspnea. She underwent a subtotal thyroidectomy.

[Intramasseteric hemangioma operated by intraoral approach].

Introduction: Hemangiomas are benign vascular tumors, of unknown origin. Skeletal muscle localization account for less than 1% of cases. Masseter muscle localization is most common in head and neck (36%).

Plemorphic adenoma of the infratemporal space: a new case report.

Plemorphic adenoma is a frequent benign tumor of the major salivary glands. It could also develop from accessory salivary glands. We are reporting an extremely rare case of pleomorphic adenoma developing from the infratemporal space.

Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (ORL) tumor presentation in a case of systemic AA amyloidosis.

A 64-year-old male with no underlying disease presented with the development of multiple skin nodules, loss of sensation in the extremities, hoarseness, macroglossia, and pain in the oral cavity. Direct laryngoscopy showed nodules involving the oral cavity, oropharynx, supraglottic region, and vocal cords. Biopsy from skin nodules showed amyloid deposits staining with Congo red.

[Giant pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland].

Introduction: Slow evolution pleomorphic parotid adenoma may be diagnosed late. These giant tumors have a functional, esthetic, and social impact. They raise prognostic issues because of the risk of degeneration.

[Primary extranodal ENT tuberculosis].

Objectives: The aim of this sinusonasal study was to study several locations of ENT extranodal tuberculosis.

Material And Methods: Our study focused on eight cases of tuberculosis in the cervicofacial region gathered in the ENT department of the Rabat Specialization Hospital (Morocco) between August 2004 and August 2006. They comprise two cases of rhinopharyngeal tuberculosis, two cases of tuberculosis, two cases of endobuccal tuberculosis (mandibular and lingual locations), and two cases of glandular tuberculosis (thyroid and parotid locations).

[Sinonasal adenocarcinomas reviewed. Prognostic value of WHO 2005 histological classification].

Objectives: The WHO 2005 histological classification separates sinonasal adenocarcinoma (ADC) into three classes: intestinal-type adenocarcinoma (ITAC), low-grade sinonasal ADC and high-grade sinonasal ADC. The goal of this study was to check the relevance of this classification on the prognosis of patients treated for ADC.

Patients And Methods: All the files of patients treated consecutively in the ENT department of the Montpellier University Hospital for ADC between 1980 and 2003 were retrospectively re-examined.

[Maxilla-mandibular brown tumors as a first sign of parathyroid adenoma].

Objectives: Through a novel observation of parathyroid adenoma revealed by brown tumors of the jaws and a review of the literature, the authors describe this rare mode of primary hyperparathyroidism discovery.

Material And Methods: The patient was a 23-year-old woman who consulted for a recurrent tumefaction of the maxillary; histology showed reparative giant cell granuloma.

Results: The clinical examination found an osseous tumefaction in continuity with the zygomatic bone and a gingival tumefaction on the mandible symphysis.

[Papillary adenocarcinoma on ectopic thyroid tissue].

Objectives: To report a case of papillary adenocarcinoma occurring on ectopic thyroid tissue in the hyoid bone region.

Material And Methods: A 57-year-old patient consulted for a cervical mass appearing 1 year before, with no signs of compression. The thyroid function was normal.

Primary extranodal non-Hodgkin lymphoma of the oral cavity.

Lymphoma is the second most common neoplasm of the head and neck after squamous cell carcinoma. Nearly 24% to 48% of non-Hodgkin lymphoma can arise in extranodal localizations and 3% to 5% of which were primarily located in the oral cavity. Waldeyer ring is the most frequently involved site.

[Compressive retropharyngeal hematoma in a hemophiliac patient].

Introduction: The retropharyngeal hematoma is rare and usually due to trauma, anticoagulation therapy complication or ascending aortic dissection. This presentation is extremely rare in hemophiliac patients.

Observation: A 23-year-old hemophiliac patient presented with a spontaneous onset large retropharyngeal hematoma extended to the floor of the mouth associated with dyspnea, dysphagia and dysphonia.

Hydatid cyst of the neck.

Hydatid disease located in the head and neck is uncommon, and hydatid cysts rarely present as a cervical mass. We report an unusual case of primary hydatid cyst arising in the soft tissues of the neck. The clinical presentation was non-specific.

Primary oral malignant melanoma.

Malignant melanoma of the oral cavity is a rare neoplasm. It is well known for his poor prognosis and the need for an evidence-based treatment. Therapy is commonly based on surgical excision of the primary tumour, supplemented by adjuvant therapy.

[Primary tuberculosis of the parotid gland].

Objectives: To report on a case of primary tuberculosis of the parotid gland in a 13-year-old child, and to stress the corresponding diagnostic pitfalls.

Case Report: A 13-year-old child presented with an isolated mass of the right parotid area. Radiological findings were in favour of a cystic lesion.

[Cervical Pott's disease revealed by retropharyngeal abscesses].

Introduction: Retropharyngeal abscesses are exceptional in adults. The etiologies are numerous, cervical spine tuberculosis is one of them.

Observation: We report two cases of cervical Pott's disease revealed by a retropharyngeal abscess.

[Cranio-cervical junction malformations: a rare cause of bilateral vocal cord paralysis].

Objectives: To report a rare and reversible cause of bilateral vocal cord paralysis in an adult.

Material And Methods: A 44 years old woman has consulted for a laryngeal stridor with hoarseness. This symptomatology was preceded by chronic headache and dizziness.