Nasal chondromesenchymal hamartoma with no nasal symptoms.

The authors present a case of nasal chondromesenchymal hamartoma (NCMH) in an 8-year-old boy with a 4-month history of frontal headache and no symptoms of nasal obstruction, rhinorrhoea or postnasal drip. An ENT examination as well as ophthalmology assessment presented normal results. CT scan showed a lesion involving the sphenoid and ethmoid sinuses.

Transnasal endoscopic repair of choanal atresia in a tertiary care centre: a review of outcomes.

Introduction/aim: Choanal atresia (CA) is an obliteration, in newborns, of the airway at the level of posterior nasal aperture resulting in absence of connection between the nasal cavity and the aerodigestive tract. It is rare, with incidence of 1 in 7000 live births. This review is aimed at assessing the factors influencing the outcome of transnasal endoscopic repair of CA in a tertiary referral children's hospital.

Endoscope-assisted tonsillotomy (partial intracapsular tonsillectomy): how we do it.

Objective. To describe our technique of performing tonsillotomy that increases visibility by providing a better view of the tonsils and related structures through the use of a 30-degree scope. Method.

Atypical locations of retropharyngeal abscess: beware of the normal lateral soft tissue neck X-ray.

Retropharyngeal abscesses (RPA) are uncommon but potentially lethal deep neck space infections, over 95% of which occur in children under six years of age. Without a high index of suspicion, early recognition and prompt intervention, catastrophic consequences can ensue, and mortality can be as high as 60% if jugular vein thrombosis or mediastinitis occurs. While older children may have specific complaints referable to the pharynx, infants and young children may present with vague symptoms.