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Am J Otolaryngol
December 2024
Department of Pediatrics, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, 1000 East Broad St., Richmond, VA, USA. Electronic address:
Background: Allergic rhinitis (AR) and acute non-allergic rhinosinusitis (ARS) often present with similar symptoms. While these are generally differentiated by history and occasionally by secretion cell counts, there are few data temporally comparing these conditions.
Methods: A prospective, observational study was conducted to assess nasal mucus properties, nasal obstruction, nasal secretion cells, and health related QOL during the acute phase (Day 5) and during a later phase of illness (Day 14/28).
Am J Otolaryngol
December 2024
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome 00133, Italy.
Introduction: Olfactory dysfunction is a prevalent condition associated with post-viral syndromes, chronic rhinosinusitis, and neurodegenerative diseases. While olfactory cleft sampling has been investigated in neurology, its potential for assessing localized biomarkers in rhinological conditions remains underexplored. This study presents a minimally invasive nasal brushing technique specifically targeting the olfactory cleft, enabling simultaneous biomarker quantification and cytological analysis.
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December 2024
Department of Specialty Medicine, Midwestern University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Glendale, AZ, USA.
Phaeohyphomycosis is an uncommon disease caused by dematiaceous fungi that is almost exclusively found in immunocompromised dogs. Here we describe the case of a dog treated with prednisone (1.1 mg/kg/day) and cyclosporine (11.
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December 2024
Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Malignant transformation of neurofibromas into malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNST) is a rare but aggressive phenomenon, particularly in the head and neck region, and is associated with a poor prognosis. The primary treatment modality is surgical excision, often followed by radiotherapy. This is a case report of MPNST in the neck, with long-term follow-up.
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