Kelly Pettijohn MD, Sophie Shay MD, Alisha West MD
{"title":"Necrotizing pulmonary infection from retained foreign body: Case report and review of the literature","authors":"Kelly Pettijohn MD, Sophie Shay MD, Alisha West MD","doi":"10.1016/j.pedex.2017.05.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedex.2017.05.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Airway foreign body is one of the more common and potentially life-threatening consultations received by pediatric otolaryngologists. Despite a low-threshold for operative evaluation, airway foreign bodies are frequently missed and can result in serious complications. Necrotizing pulmonary infection<span> is one such possible complication that has been historically treated with lung resection. We report the case of a 2-year-old boy presenting with a necrotizing pulmonary infection from a foreign body in the distal left lower lobe that had gone unrecognized for one year and subsequently review the literature regarding a changing trend in management of pediatric necrotizing pulmonary infections.</span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":88001,"journal":{"name":"International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology extra","volume":"17 ","pages":"Pages 14-18"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.pedex.2017.05.002","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45187227","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kevin L. Wang MD , Christopher J. Ito MD , Rose S. Trowbridge MD
{"title":"Endotracheal involvement from atypical mycobacterium causing respiratory difficulty: Case report and literature review","authors":"Kevin L. Wang MD , Christopher J. Ito MD , Rose S. Trowbridge MD","doi":"10.1016/j.pedex.2017.05.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedex.2017.05.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Atypical mycobacterium infections often present as cervicofacial lymphadenitis in pediatric patients. Endotracheal involvement, however, is rare, and has not been previously described with imaging and photographs.</p><p><span>An infant with natural killer T-cell deficiency was admitted with cough, rhinorrhea<span>, and cervical lymphadenopathy. Laryngotracheobronchitis-type symptoms persisted and imaging revealed an intraluminal abnormality of the trachea. </span></span>Endoscopy<span><span> confirmed a mediastinal lymph node with intrusion into the tracheal lumen. Intraluminal biopsy was deferred due to concerns of airway loss. Biopsy of the associated cervical lymph node confirmed </span>Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare infection. The patient was managed with antibiotics and steroids with clinical resolution of his respiratory symptoms.</span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":88001,"journal":{"name":"International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology extra","volume":"17 ","pages":"Pages 19-22"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.pedex.2017.05.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42930686","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Renae D. Van Wyhe B.S, MBA , Sarah A. Gitomer M.D. , Debra Palazzi M.D. , Teresa Wright M.D. , Karina T. Cañadas
{"title":"Non-tuberculous mycobacterium infection mimicking flesh-eating bacteria","authors":"Renae D. Van Wyhe B.S, MBA , Sarah A. Gitomer M.D. , Debra Palazzi M.D. , Teresa Wright M.D. , Karina T. Cañadas","doi":"10.1016/j.pedex.2017.07.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedex.2017.07.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span>Non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections<span> in immunocompetent children are generally limited to cervical lymphadenitis. However, spreading cutaneous infections are another rare presentation of nontuberculous mycobacterial infection. Here, we present a previously healthy 14 year-old male with a rapidly desquamating and spreading cutaneous lesion encompassing the entire left face. A multi-disciplinary approach was necessary to diagnose a cutaneous atypical mycobacterial infection. The patient was treated with a combination of </span></span>debridement, antibiotics, and local wound care. Pediatric otolaryngologists should be aware of this rare presentation of mycobacterial infection in order to facilitate prompt and accurate diagnosis and expedite treatment for these children.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":88001,"journal":{"name":"International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology extra","volume":"17 ","pages":"Pages 27-30"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.pedex.2017.07.004","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46323077","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"WITHDRAWN: Subglottic Granular Gell Tumor: Diagnostic and therapeutic strategies","authors":"N. Seim, Meredith N. Lind, C. Ramanathan, P. Walz","doi":"10.1016/J.PEDEX.2017.02.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/J.PEDEX.2017.02.001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":88001,"journal":{"name":"International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology extra","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-03-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/J.PEDEX.2017.02.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42984566","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marek Kardos , Matus Macaj , Monika Kaldararova , Jozef Masura
{"title":"Hoarse voice, first symptom of severe pulmonary hypertension","authors":"Marek Kardos , Matus Macaj , Monika Kaldararova , Jozef Masura","doi":"10.1016/j.pedex.2016.12.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedex.2016.12.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Hoarseness of voice resulting from left recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) palsy. Ortner's or cardiovocal syndrome, is a rare clinical entity manifesting by hoarseness of voice due to left RLN palsy, secondary to cardiovascular disease. Dilated main pulmonary artery may lead to nerve compression between the aorta and pulmonary artery within the aortic window. We report a rare case of a patient suffering from hoarseness of voice that was the first symptom of unknown severe pulmonary arterial hypertension.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":88001,"journal":{"name":"International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology extra","volume":"16 ","pages":"Pages 4-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.pedex.2016.12.002","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45519736","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jereme Yijin Gan, Henry Kun Kiaang Tan, Lynn Huiting Koh
{"title":"Luc's abscess masquerading as severe otitis externa","authors":"Jereme Yijin Gan, Henry Kun Kiaang Tan, Lynn Huiting Koh","doi":"10.1016/j.pedex.2017.01.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedex.2017.01.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Luc's abscess is an unusual complication of otitis media. We report a 12-year old boy who presented with severe otitis externa, complicated by a Luc's abscess. He underwent incision and drainage of the abscess without mastoidectomy, followed by 6-weeks of culture-directed antibiotic therapy, and recovered well. This case suggests that Luc's abscess may present as severe otitis externa. It also supports the current literature, that the need for a mastoidectomy may be judged on a case by case basis.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":88001,"journal":{"name":"International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology extra","volume":"16 ","pages":"Pages 10-13"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.pedex.2017.01.002","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42101564","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Fungal ball manifest in a concha bullosa mucocoele: A unique cause of nasal obstruction in an adolescent","authors":"V. Twigg, W. Yeung, K. Midwinter","doi":"10.1016/j.pedex.2016.12.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedex.2016.12.001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":88001,"journal":{"name":"International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology extra","volume":"16 ","pages":"Pages 1-3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.pedex.2016.12.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41624671","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mohammad Javed Ali , Dilip Kumar Mishra , Milind N. Naik
{"title":"Isolated lacrimal sac fungal granuloma in an immunocompetent infant","authors":"Mohammad Javed Ali , Dilip Kumar Mishra , Milind N. Naik","doi":"10.1016/j.pedex.2017.01.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedex.2017.01.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Fungal dacryocystitis is uncommon and usually occurs secondary to infection by <em>Candida</em> spp., <em>Aspergillus</em> spp., <em>Curvularia</em> and <em>Pityrosporum</em> spp. Although mostly seen in immunocompromised patients, it has been reported to involve immunocompetent patients. We describe a case of a fungal granuloma solely involving the lacrimal sac without sinus involvement in an immunocompetent infant. The patient responded to an excision biopsy.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":88001,"journal":{"name":"International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology extra","volume":"16 ","pages":"Pages 7-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.pedex.2017.01.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46351560","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}