Eosinophilic angiocentric fibrosis.

Eosinophilic angiocentric fibrosis of the upper respiratory tract is a rare disorder of unknown aetiology. Despite characteristic histological findings, the aetiology and management of this lesion remain unclear. We describe a case of nasal eosinophilic angiocentric fibrosis and discuss possible demographic and aetiological patterns.

Diagnosis and treatment of sudden-onset sensorineural hearing loss: a study of 51 patients.

Objective: The study purpose was to determine the efficacy of steroid and antiviral therapy in the management of idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL).

Study Design And Setting: We conducted a retrospective study of patients presenting to an academic tertiary care center. Fifty-one patients were evaluated.

Significance of eosinophilia in chronic rhinosinusitis.

Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of serum eosinophilia in the prognosis of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). Eosinophils are now considered to play a major role in the pathogenesis of CRS. To date, no study has evaluated the clinical course of patients with CRS and serum eosinophilia.