Paolo Castelnuovo

Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Insubria, Varese. ASST dei Sette Laghi, Ospedale di Circolo e Fondazione Macchi

[ 1 ] - Retropharyngeal Space Schwannoma: A Rare Entity

Introduction: Retropharyngeal space schwannomas are rare entities. About 20-45% of schwannomas occur in the head and neck region; however, they represent less than 1% of all head and neck tumors.  Case Report: We present the case of a 36-year-old woman complaining of dysphagia caused by a large schwannoma arising in the posterior pharyngeal wall with remarkable reduction of the oropharyngeal sp...

[ 2 ] - A Surgical Variant of the Pre-Lacrimal Approach to the Maxillary Sinus

Introduction: When dealing with maxillary sinus pathology, some areas of the sinus remain difficult to examine. In this regard, the pre-lacrimal approach is a minimally invasive technique to reach anterolateral areas of the maxillary sinus while preserving the physiological nasal function.   Materials and Methods: The present study aimed to provide technical hints relate...