Recurrent or persistent salivary gland enlargement in children: When is it Sjögren's?

Objectives: To describe characteristic features in children with recurrent or persistent salivary gland enlargement and to propose a diagnostic algorithm with specific consideration for Sjögren's disease (SD).

Methods: In this single-center, prospective study, 45 patients < 18 years, with recurrent or persistent salivary gland enlargement of unknown etiology were enrolled from 2006 to 2019. We collected detailed clinical information to characterize this group of patients including specific details of their major salivary gland signs and symptoms.

Bone Damage in Chronic Otitis Media.

The middle ear bone destruction in chronic otitis media is activated and regulated by inflammation. Chronic otitis media with granulation is a highly active inflammatory process in which many cytokines are released. The bone is degraded by osteoclasts but, at the same time, protected by cytokines, growth factors, adhesion molecules and osteotropic hormones.

[Diagnosis and treatment preauricular fistulas in children].

Introduction: Preauricular fistulas are not uncommon congenital disorders in children. They are associated with imperfect auricle formation as a consequence of incomplete fusion of the auditory hillocks of the first and second branchial arches.

Aim: The aim of this study was to present diagnostic methods with evaluation of treatment results of preauricular fistulas in children.

[Papillary carcinoma in thyroglossal duct cyst].

Authors present a rare case of the papillary thyroid carcinoma in thyroglossal duct cyst in a 40 year-old woman. Preoperative assessment (palpation and ultrasonography) showed symptoms of typical thyroglossal duct cyst and the final diagnosis was established after histopathological examination of the surgical specimen. Epidemiology, diagnostic methods and treatment of this rare disease were also discussed in the study.

[Sphenoid sinusitis].

Introduction: Isolated sphenoid sinusitis is being diagnosed quite rare and it is caused by uncharacteristic evidences. Acute sphenoid sinusitis is usually diagnosed when intracranial complications are seen.

Material And Methods: 11 cases aged 8-74 years hospitalized between 1999-2005 are retrospective analyzed.

[Complications of acute mastoiditis in children].

Objective: The incidence of complications resulting from acute otitis media has significantly decreased since the introduction of antibiotics. The use of antibiotics has lead to decrease in the complications of acute mastoiditis as well as the mortality of the disease. The purpose of the study was to review our experience in the diagnosis and treatment of complications of acute mastoiditis in children.