Part of the problem is lying upon the discrepancy in opinions between Otorhinolaryngologist and Pediatricians, regarding the indications for sinus surgery, especially in chronic cases, which can be frequently, summarized in the quote “in chronic sinusitis every effort should be made to avoid operative procedures” [4]. This discrepancy necessitates the least possible variance in the proposed tre...

Anterior skull base tumors have traditionally posed a therapeutic challenge. However, the advancement of skull base and endoscopic surgery has allowed for more of these lesions to be amenable to surgical resection. Though common in the adult population, surgical approaches in the pediatric population is not widely described. This chapter discusses the presentation and treatment for various pedi...

A persistent buccopharyngeal membrane is a rare entity with 23 reported cases in the literature. Patients often present at birth in airway distress with diagnosis initially unrecognized. The otolaryngologist is frequently consulted in the delivery room to establish a secure airway after attempts at direct laryngoscopy are unsuccessful. Historically, definitive treatment has proved challenging. ...

In developing countries like Indonesia, pulmonary tuberculosis still ranks among the major health problems and the prevalence of laryngeal tuberculosis are therefore still high. It is important for physicians and otolaryngologist to recognize the cardinal sign and symptoms of laryngeal tuberculosis in order to make an early diagnosis. An illustration of four cases with laryngeal tuberculosis is...

Cyst is defined as a pathological cavity which may or not be lined by an epithelium and usually filled with solid, semisolid gaseous material. Dentigerous cyst of odontogenic origin associated impacted tooth. in maxillary antrum often misdiagnosed peripheral health care centers due to initial complaints mimicking sinusitis patients reporting general physicians/otolaryngologist for treatment. Th...

Editor’s note: My thanks to the moderator, James W. Fox IV, MD (board-certified plastic surgeon and ASAPS member, Philadelphia, PA), and to panelists Rollin K. Daniel, MD (board-certified plastic surgeon and ASAPS member, Newport Beach, CA); Stephen W. Perkins, MD (board-certified otolaryngologist, Indianapolis, IN); and Nicolas Tabbal, MD (board-certified plastic surgeon and ASAPS member, New ...

Paranasal sinus mucoceles can present with a multitude of different symptoms including ophthalmic disturbances. We describe two patients with frontal sinus mucoceles presenting with non-axial proptosis, and give details of their presentation, investigations and treatment. Possible ocular manifestations of mucoceles and the diagnostic imaging techniques used are discussed. The treatment of mucoc...