DYMUS-Hr self-assessment questionnaire (Croatian version) for dysphagia in multiple sclerosis-validity, reliability, and cross-cultural adaptation.

Background: The prevalence of dysphagia in the early phases of multiple sclerosis is 30-40%, with an estimated of 30% of cases going undiagnosed cases. Such complications can lead to malnutrition, dehydration, and aspiration pneumonia and have a great impact on the quality of life and psychosocial status of a person with MS. The aim of this study was the validation of dysphagia in multiple sclerosis self-assessment questionnaire (DYMUS) in the Croatian language.

Poorly differentiated sarcoma of the maxillary sinus: a histopathology dilemma of a rare tumor.

Sarcomas are a rare heterogeneous group of neoplasms of mesenchymal origin. In the redistribution of all head and neck malignancies, sarcomas are represented by only 1%. Herein, we report a case of a 66-year-old patient with right maxillary sinus sarcoma that spread through the ostiomeatal complex, infiltrated the septum, all ethmoid cells, frontal sinus, involved the entire right nasal cavity and penetrated to the nasopharynx.

An unusual case of hyalinizing clear cell carcinoma in a sinonasal cavity and cranial base.

Hyalinizing clear cell carcinoma (HCCC) is a rare, predominantly minor salivary gland tumor. Most of these tumors occur in the oral cavity, mainly the palate and tongue. Primary localization of the tumor in the region of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses is extremely rare and, with only a few cases reported in the literature so far.

Redefining Pregnancy-Induced Rhinitis.

Background: Pregnancy-induced rhinitis (PIR) is a form of chronic non-allergic rhinitis not present before pregnancy that manifests itself during pregnancy with complete resolution of symptoms after delivery.

Objective: The objective of this ambidirectional longitudinal cohort study is to evaluate the prevalence of PIR and to investigate the appearance and character of its symptoms, and its impact on the quality of life.Methodology: Six hundred eighty-one (681) women were recruited in the study.

Injury patterns in synchronized skating: a growing and evolving sport.

Background: Data about injuries among synchronized skating athletes are lacking while physical demands in this sport discipline continue to grow. No injury data among junior synchronized skaters exist. The purpose of this study was to investigate the frequency and pattern of injuries in junior and senior synchronized skaters.