Relapsing deep neck infection may indicate a coexisting esophagus cancer.

Chapter 2-5-2. Anaerobic infections (individual fields): anaerobic infections of the head and neck.

The region ranging from the base of the skull to the clavicle includes many organs: the oral cavity, pharynx (epipharynx, oropharynx and hypopharynx), nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, larynx, esophagus, thyroid gland, salivary glands (sublingual, submandibular, and parotid glands), blood vessels (cervical arteries and veins), nerves (cranial and spinal nerves), muscles, and bones (facial bones,...

Prevalence of Head and Neck Cancer in Gilan Province, Iran: A 10-Year Study

Background and aim: Head and neck cancers are the tenth most common cancers worldwide. Since these cancers can cause severe complications and mortality, early diagnosis and investigation of their prevalence in various regions may be life-saving. Therefore, this study evaluated the prevalence of head and neck cancer over a 10-year period in Gilan province, Iran. Materials and methods: This is a...

Predisposing Factors for the Complications of Deep Neck Infection

بررسی همزمان پلی مورفیسم های ژن‌های,GSTM11GSTT و ارتباط آن‌ها با مقاومت نسبت به داروهای شیمی‌درمانی در بیماران مبتلابه سرطان مری

Background: Genetic polymorphisms in enzymes involved in carcinogen metabolism have been shown to influence susceptibility to cancer. The glutathione S-transferase (GST) genes are involved in the detoxification of a broad range of toxic substances, so polymorphic deletions of GSTM1 and GSTT1 genes may involve as a risk factor for esophagus carcinoma. The aim of this research was to investigate ...

Mixed Pyolaryngocele: A Rare Case of Deep Neck Infection

Introduction: Pyolaryngocele is a very rare and serious complication of laryngocele. It can present as deep neck space infection and mislead the diagnosis. Our aim is to bring this unusual entity to the attention of surgeons and describe its clinical features. Case Report: We report a case of a 45-year-old male patient with a five-week history of neck swelling, dysphonia, dyspnea and odynophagi...