Biomedical subjects

E M Llorente Arenas

Publications and source records attributed to E M Llorente Arenas.

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PubMed2001

[Lateral cervical tumor of neural etiology: cervical schwannoma].

Schwannoma are benign tumors of the nerve sheath arising from Schwann cells of cranial and spinal nerves. The most frequent sites are the peripheral nerves of the head and neck and the flexor surfaces of the upper extremities. Cervical schwannoma are rare, which makes them interesting to ENT-specialists. A new case of cervical schwannoma is reported, the literature is reviewed and the pathogenic, criteria and therapy are discussed.

Adult↗

PubMed2001

[Kikuchi-Fujimoto's disease and the association with systemic lupus erythematosus].

Kikuchi-Fujimoto's disease (KFD), Histiocytic Necrotizing lymphadenitis, is a rare self-limiting condition characterized by lymphadenopathy, fever and neutropenia. The aetiology of KFD is controversial, and its diagnosis is confirmed histologically. Although KFD has rarely been reported associated to Systemic lupus erythemotosus (SLE) should be ruled out given its different prognosis and management. We present the clinical, histological and evolution the two cases of patients with Kikuchi's disease; one case had evolution classic and the other case were associated with SLE.

Adult↗

PubMed2001

[Histologic changes in soft palate in patients with obstructive sleep apnea].

In patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) the reiterate injuries against the soft structures of the pharyngeal wall causes macro- and microscopic damages, which differ basically from the alterations verified in subjects without OSAS. We present a comparative histological study of 45 patients with OSAS operated on uvulopalatopharyngoplasties to face up 10 palates coming from normal post-mortem human among which a comparative anatomopathological study of 8 parameters was realized and the differences between the two groups signaled.

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PubMed2001

[Tonsillectomy in adults. Our experience].

Tosillectomy or palatine tonsils removal was by far as the very middle of the twenty century the commonest surgery in childhood, but owing to the abstinence behavior in past decades this operation has dropped considerabily and in consequence numerous grown up presents frequently tonsillar pathology requiring its removal in middle adult life.

Adult↗

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[Benign positional paroxysmal vertigo in the general ear, nose, and throat clinic].

Benign positional paroxysmal vertigo is a common disease which may be caused by abnormal movement of utricular debris in the posterior semicircular canal. It is diagnosed by the Dix-Hallpike positional maneuver eliciting vertigo and nystagmus. Treatment generally consists of physical exercises with the Epley or Semont maneuvers. We review 43 consecutive patients diagnosed as BPPV in the last year and treated with physical therapy (Epley maneuvers). Results were very good, with a cure rate of 88.37% (53.5% after a single maneuver). Physical therapy is an effective treatment for BPPV.

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[Hernia of the external ear canal of uncommon origin].

The temporo-mandibular joint is directly related to the anterior wall of the external ear canal. Therefore, defects in this wall may lead to herniation of the soft tissues of the temporo-mandibular joint into the external ear canal. Such herniation usually is secondary to external injuries, iatrogenic trauma, neoplasms, and so on, but it may also be congenital. We report a well-documented case of temporo-mandibular joint herniation into the external ear canal of probable congenital origin.

Ear Diseases↗