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R Natali

Publications and source records attributed to R Natali.

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[Ewing's papillomatosis. 3 cases (author's transl)].

The authors describe 3 clinical cases of Ewing's papilloma. The first presented with unilateral epistaxis related to a tumour implanted on the nasal septum. This was widely resected under general anesthesia. Ten years later there has been no recurrence. The second case began with nasal obstruction due to the presence of Ewing's papillomatosis in the posterior part of the right nasal fossa with marked dysplastic changes leading to a wide surgical operation by lateral rhinotomy, revealing a second process, a cavernous hemangioma. Such a combination had never been described. Finally, the third case of Ewing's papilloma began with sinusitis with polyps, which were removed in a first stage, but a second wide excision was necessary as a result of recurrence. The histological and clinical characteristics of Ewing's papilloma are reviewed.

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[Neuroma of the larynx. One case (author's transl)].

Neuroma of the larynx is an isolated nerve tissue tumour in the majority of cases. Such tumours are relatively infrequent in the ENT area, but become extremely rare with regard to a laryngeal site. The present case is reported for its statistical interest. The present case is reported for its statistical interest. From a therapeutic standpoint, the authors share the general attitude that the treatment of a solitary neuroma is surgical, but that wide excision at the outset is essential, as demonstrated by this case which revealed that limited operation proved to be inadequate and that is was finally necessary to perform a total laryngectomy, which at first sight appears to be somewhat radical for a theoretically benign tumour.

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[Salivary myasis (author's transl)].

Myasis is due to parasitic infestation of the human body by the larvae of brachycere diptera commonly known as maggots. The particular case is described on an anecdotal basis, since the practising ENT specialist may bear the diagnosis in mind, in particular if the patient comes from an area of proximity to a breeding establishment. The interest of the present publication thus lies in the need to bear the diagnosis in mind, since the key is essentially a request for a serological examination. Treatment consists of simple and careful surgical removal of the lesions. The best treatment is prophylactic, by destruction of the insect by organic phosphorous insecticides on the skin of animals.

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[Malignant melanoma of the nasal fossae with a course of more than 8 years (author's transl)].

Two important points are emphasized:--1 to 2% of tumours of the nasal fossae are melanomas.--40% of melanomas of the cervico-facial region are situated in the nasal fossae. This case was felt worthy of publication, its course being remarkable by virtue of its duration:--9 years. In addition, the various therapeutic procedures were not followed by the classical acute exacerbations. These enabled this patient to have a virtually normal life for an extremely long period.

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