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R S Kakani

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PubMed2001

Nodular amyloidosis: case report and literature review.

BACKGROUND: Amyloidosis refers to a group of depositional diseases that are classified into two main types: systemic and localized. Large nodules of localized cutaneous amyloidosis of the nasal ala and surrounding skin are rare and the treatment is often unsatisfactory. OBJECTIVE: We report a case of rapidly enlarging, localized, nodular cutaneous amyloidosis of the nose and the surrounding skin with a brief review of the current literature regarding treatment of this rare disease. CONCLUSION: Nodular amyloidosis can be treated successfully with cold steel excision in combination with carbon dioxide laser. Close followup of these patients is warranted, as nodular amyloidosis may be the precursor to systemic amyloidosis.

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PubMed2000

Superior adenoidectomy in children with palatal abnormalities.

When treating a child with a palatal abnormality for otitis media or a nasal obstruction, otolaryngologists often face the question of whether the benefits of adenoidectomy are worth the risk of the development of velopharyngeal insufficiency. Treatment options for these patients include a complete adenoidectomy, a partial adenoidectomy, or no surgical intervention. In this retrospective study, we describe the outcomes of 22 such patients who were treated with a superior adenoidectomy performed with a St. Clair adenoidforceps under indirect vision with a laryngeal mirror. All patients experienced a complete or near-complete resolution of their nasal obstruction, and none developed permanent velopharyngeal insufficiency. Only three patients experienced a recurrence of otitis media. Our experience suggests that superior adenoidectomy is a safe and effective procedure.

Adenoidectomy↗
PubMed1995

Tongue paralysis following head trauma.

Paralysis of the tongue due to isolated bilateral hypoglossal nerve palsy is a rare occurrence. Due to a trauma the cause in our case may have been a traction injury to both hypoglossal nerves at the base of skull. In some cases a contributing factor may be malformation of the skull base. Most cases have a good prognosis for recovery.

Craniocerebral Trauma↗
PubMed1992

Parapharyngeal lipoma.

Lipomatous tumours of the parapharyngeal space are rare. A case of lipoma of the parapharyngeal space is reported for its rarity, characteristic radiological findings, and effect on growth of the facial bones.

Child↗
PubMed1990

Audiovestibular functions in rheumatoid arthritis.

Audiologic, middle ear impedance and vestibular function tests were administered to 25 patients with classical or definite rheumatoid arthritis and 25 normal control subjects of 30 to 50 years age group. Any possible influence of other common causes of hearing loss was avoided by carefully selecting the patients. Six patients had mild sensorineural hearing loss and another had bilateral mixed hearing loss. Results of tone decay test, speech reception threshold, speech discrimination score and short increment sensitivity index tests suggested cochlear pathology being responsible for the sensorineural hearing loss. There was no statistical correlation between hearing loss or otoadmittance abnormality and duration or activity of rheumatoid arthritis or positivity of rheumatoid factor. Electronystagmographic recording of saccades and bithermal caloric induced nystagmus revealed no significant abnormality.

Acoustic Impedance Tests↗