Concomitant tonsillar cyst and papilloma in larynx

Squamous papilloma of the larynx

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Concomitant, contralateral vestibular schwannoma and epidermoid cyst.

A 61 year-old woman presented with complaints of severe intermittent headache for 6 months that radiated from the occiput to the frontal region. She had multiple episodes of vertigo lasting 10-15 minutes in duration and 3 episodes of syncope within one month. The patient also reported progressive decreased hearing bilaterally (right greater than left), facial pain in the right V2 distribution o...

Investigating the Prevalence of Human Papilloma Virus in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Larynx and Its Correlation with Disease Prognosis

Introduction: The human papilloma virus (HPV) can play a role in the development of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Our aim was to assess the prevalence of HPV DNA in SCC of the larynx. The impact of HPV infection on patient survival was also evaluated.  Materials and Methods: This case-control study was performed in 44 patients with SCC of the larynx (case group), while the contro...

Tonsillar cyst: an unusual cause of ventilatory failure

COPD is a common disease that places a considerable burden on society; estimates based on disability life-years (DALY) suggests that COPD will become the fifth leading cause of disability worldwide by 2020. The term ‘exacerbation of COPD’ describes an acute deterioration in the patient’s baseline symptoms (notably dyspnoea, cough or sputum production) and a necessity to change their usual medic...

Congenital Cyst of the Larynx Causing Fatal Asphyxia Neonatorum.