Publications by authors named "Nayana Sarma"
Non-recurrent Laryngeal Nerve - A Rare Anatomical Anomaly that Increases the Risk of Nerve Injury during Thyroidectomy.
Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- The nonrecurrent laryngeal nerve (NRLN) is a rare variation of the recurrent laryngeal nerve with a prevalence of 0.3-0.8% on the right side and only 0.004% on the left.
- A case study of a young woman with a thyroid mass revealed a NRLN during surgery, as imaging indicated vascular anomalies associated with the lesion.
- The authors emphasize the importance of identifying NRLN during thyroid surgery to prevent nerve injury, especially when preoperative imaging suggests vascular irregularities.
Unusual Branchial Cleft Cyst at Parapharyngeal Space: Case Report and a Review of Literature.
Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
December 2023
Branchial cleft cyst in parapharyngeal space is a very rare occurrence. Only 0.5% of all head and neck tumours constitute parapharyngeal space tumours.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnlabelled: Kimura Disease, an eosinophilic hyperplastic granulomatous disease of idiopathic origin is most commonly seen in young males. It mostly presents with deep subcutaneous tissue swelling along with enlargement of salivary glands and regional lymphadenopathy. Diagnosis is mainly based on histopathological findings and raised serum IgE and hypereosinophilia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSigmoid and Transverse Sinus Thrombosis in a Child with Chronic Otitis Media: a Case Report.
Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
April 2023
Sigmoid sinus and transverse sinus thrombosis may occur as intracranial complications of chronic otitis media. Central venous sinus thrombosis typically presents with picket fence fever along with otalgia, otorrhea, and altered mental status. CT and MRI are investigations of choice for diagnosis.
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