Deep Fungal Infections of Skin and Role of Histopathology in Diagnosis.

Introduction: Deep mycoses acquired by penetrating trauma to the skin can have varied and sometimes atypical morphological presentations resulting in diagnostic dilemmas and delay in treatment onset. Histopathology can be a useful tool in not only diagnosing but also differentiating various deep mycoses.

Aims And Objectives: To observe various morphological presentations and histopathological features of deep fungal infections.

Clinical Analysis of Transoral Approach Surgery for Removal of Migrating Pharyngeal Foreign Bodies.

To present our experience in the diagnosis and treatment of the migrating pharyngeal foreign bodies. Seven patients with migrating pharyngeal foreign bodies were retrospectively reviewed. The following data were collected: symptoms, time of onset, examination methods, buried sites of foreign bodies, methods of removal, and clinical outcomes.

Foreign bodies in the ear and nose of the Australian paediatric population: A standardised approach.

Background: Foreign bodies (FBs) in the ears and nose are common presentations among paediatric patients, necessitating prompt and appropriate management to avoid potential complications.

Objective: This article presents a standardised approach for FB retrieval based on local clinical data from a tertiary paediatric centre, addressing the challenges of identifying patients requiring specialist referral.

Discussion: The approach involves a detailed initial consultation and succinct examination to determine the most suitable retrieval method.

Clinical Features and Complications of External Auditory Canal Foreign Bodies in the ENT Emergency Unit.

To determine the risk factor for developing complications in patients undergoing removal procedures for foreign bodies (FBs) in the external auditory canal (EAC) in the otolaryngology (ENT) emergency unit. Cases involving patients with EAC FBs treated at the ENT emergency unit of a tertiary medical center were retrospectively recruited. Patients were classified into the age < 10 years and ≥10 years groups.

Lord of the (Magnetic) Rings: Rigid Bronchoscopy for Aspirated Magnetic Foreign Bodies in Tertiary Bronchi.

Objectives: To describe operative techniques using rigid bronchoscopy and ferromagnetic bronchoscopic equipment to retrieve magnetic foreign bodies in distal tertiary bronchi beyond the reach of traditional optical instrumentation.

Methods: A 13-year-old presented to the Emergency Department following aspiration of three backing magnets from a magnetic nose ring. Chest radiographs demonstrated a 4 mm × 3 mm foreign body in the right lower lobe 0.

Characteristics and treatment of pediatric nasal foreign bodies with button batteries-A retrospective analysis of 176 cases.

Purpose: Button battery nasal impactions pose serious risks due to complications and the need for prompt removal, yet research on interventions remains limited due to its rare occurrence. To delineate the clinical manifestations of nasal foreign bodies associated with button batteries and to explore treatment approaches focused on minimizing the reliance on general anesthesia and surgical interventions.

Methods: This study focuses on 176 cases of children who received treatment for nasal cavity button battery impactions.

Ribavirin in Modern Antitumor Therapy: Prospects for Intranasal Administration.

Ribavirin has been used as an antiviral agent to treat a variety of viral infections since the 1970s. Over the past few decades, studies have been conducted on the pharmacology of ribavirin, and the possibility of its use in new indications has been explored. According to the results of a number of studies, ribavirin efficacy in the therapy of malignant neoplasms of various genesis has been proven.

Evaluation of the Quality and Readability of Web-Based Information Regarding Foreign Bodies of the Ear, Nose, and Throat: Qualitative Content Analysis.

Background: Foreign body (FB) inhalation, ingestion, and insertion account for 11% of emergency admissions for ear, nose, and throat conditions. Children are disproportionately affected, and urgent intervention may be needed to maintain airway patency and prevent blood vessel occlusion. High-quality, readable online information could help reduce poor outcomes from FBs.

Role of Virtual Bronchoscopy in Evaluation of Suspected Foreign Body in Children's Tracheobronchial Tree.

 The presence of foreign bodies in the airways remain a diagnostic challenge to healthcare professionals. They can become life threatening emergencies that require immediate intervention or go unnoticed for weeks and even months. Prevention is best but early recognition remains a critical factor in treatment of foreign body inhalation in children.

Retained foreign body in nose following eye injury.

A man in his 60s presented with diminution of vision of the left eye with nasal bleeding after accidental fall. On examination his left upper eyelid was lacerated and left temporal sclera was punctured which was repaired under local anaesthesia after which he was discharged by ophthalmologists but continued to complain of pain and left nasal obstruction. A non-contrast CT of paranasal sinuses revealed fracture of medial wall of left orbit, left ethmoid haemosinus and a metallic foreign body (FB) in the septum and anterior face of sphenoid.

B-Cell Lymphoma Arising From a Nasal Implant: A Brief Clinical Study.

Continuous exposure to foreign substances initiates a sustained inflammatory reaction in the body, and subsequent chronic inflammation is recognized as one of the causes of lymphoma. Most lymphomas caused by foreign bodies are composed of 2 major phenotypes. Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma arising from metallic prosthesis, also called metallic implant-associated lymphoma and T-cell phenotype anaplastic large cell lymphoma, commonly associated with breast implants.

Unusual Case of Esophageal Foreign Body: A Whole Mantis Shrimp.

Esophageal foreign bodies (FBs) are one of the common emergencies in otolaryngology, usually involving objects accidentally swallowed, and generally do not result in severe respiratory distress. This article presents an extremely rare case of an esophageal FB, where a 44-year-old man accidentally ingested an entire mantis shrimp while sucking its flavored tail, and was sent to the emergency department for severe throat pain and difficulty breathing. We immediately performed a laryngoscopy that revealed the FB that obstructs the entrance of the esophagus, obstructing the glottis due to the long shape of the shrimp.

Perceived benefit of antibiotics irrigation before pharyngeal repair of severe cut-throat injuries.

Introduction: Wound irrigation has been employed as an important surgical step to remove bacteria, devitalized tissues, and foreign bodies from surgical sites to prevent infection and confer to the wound maximum potential of healing.

Method: A prospective study was conducted at Federal Medical Centre, Gusau, between January 2019- August 2023 to assess the benefit of antibiotics as additives in irrigation of dirty wounds. Seven (7) patients in total were presented with severe cut-throat injuries that require laryngopharyngoplasty.

Case report of recurrent epistaxis caused by a live leech in the nasal cavity.

Rationale: Epistaxis is one of the common emergencies in otolaryngology. There are many causes of epistaxis, but reports of epistaxis due to nasal foreign bodies like leeches are rare.

Patient Concerns: A 55-year-old male presented with "repeated epistaxis for over 20 days.

Translocation of a fish spike from the pharynx to the thyroid gland: A case report.

Background: A fish spike stuck in the throat is a common ear, nose, and throat (ENT) emergency. However, it is very rare for a fish spike to reach the thyroid tissue through the throat, which is very dangerous and can lead to pharyngeal fistula, cervical abscess, mediastinal abscess, and thyroid abscess. Proper and timely management can help reduce complications, especially in elderly patients.