Artificial neural networks are informatic systems that have unique computational capabilities. The principle of their functioning is based on the rules of data processing in the brain. This article discusses the most important features of the artificial neural networks with reference to their applications in otolaryngology. The cited studies concern the fields of rhinology, audiology, phoniatri...

Chronic suppurative otitis media is a disease which is a major cause of morbidity in our country. A large proportion of these patients have safe (mucosal) chronic suppurative otitis media. It leads to otorrhoea and deafness which hampers productivity of many individuals. Otolaryngologist play an important role in its correction and amelioration by conservative or operative procedures. One such ...

Ectopic odontomas are a rare disease process and need to be in the differential of the Otolaryngologist and Radiologist. Previous reports reveal the most common location to be the maxilla. We present a rare case of odontoma involving a turbinate causing nasal obstruction and foul-smelling rhinorrhea. Surgical excision is the treatment of choice with an endoscopic approach, if feasible.

Many chronic inflammations of the nose are characterized by the formation of granulation tissue infiltrated by chronic inflammatory cells, namely granulomata. Most of these granulomata are the result of a specific infectious organism and are termed 'specific granulomata'. In others, the aetiology is less clear and they are termed 'non-specific granulomata' or more familiarly to the otolaryngolo...

sarcoidosis is a chronic multisystem disorder of unknown etiology. all parts of the body can be affected but the organ most frequently affected is the lung. otolaryngologic manifestations occur in 20% to 40% of cases of sarcoidosis and the spectrum of lesions that may come under the purview of otolaryngologist is broad. in this case report a patient is presented with large cervical lymphadenopa...