Antrochoanal polyps are rare lesions. Since Killian's first report in 1906, several pathogenic mechanisms have been described. However, the aetiological factors are still not fully understood. In this paper we present the first report of antrochoanal polyps occurring in siblings, suggesting a possible familial aetiology.
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Eur Heart J Case Rep
September 2024
Division of Cardiology, Cook County Health, 1969 W. Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.
Background: Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) is a rare disease caused by small- to medium-sized vessel vasculitis which can also impact the heart. Because of its rarity and diverse clinical manifestations, diagnosis can be challenging. Here, we present a unique case of EGPA causing perimyocarditis in a young female patient.
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April 2024
Department of ENT, Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated Hospitals, New Delhi, 110002 India.
Teratomas are rare neoplasms that arise from totipotent stem cells. Teratomas of the head and neck are extremely rare, constituting about 10% of all cases and usually present in the neonatal period. Extensive literature search has shown that there are only two cases reportedof teratoma of the ethmoid sinus; one as a mature teratoma in a neonate and another was histologically immature teratoma in an adult male (Mwang'ombe et al.
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February 2024
Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, MYS.
The removal of an ectopic molar tooth at the pterygomaxillary junction may be challenging. This paper presents the use of three-dimensional (3D) printing of the paranasal sinus for careful planning in a way that reduces the risk and makes surgical procedures more effective. A 26-year-old gentleman presented to the ENT department with a left antrochoanal polyp and an incidental ectopic tooth at the pterygomaxillary junction.
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February 2024
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Shandong Provincial ENT Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Background: Antrochoanal polyp (ACP) is a benign nasal mass of unknown etiology. Tight junctions (TJs) are essential to the epithelial barrier that protects the body from external damage. However, the phenotype of tight junction in ACP is currently unclear.
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September 2023
Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Department, Aseer Central Hospital, Abha, SAU.
Antrochoanal polyps are benign lesions arising from the maxillary sinus mucosa. The most common patient complaint is unilateral nasal obstruction. Nasal endoscopy and computed tomography are the gold standard modalities for diagnosis.
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