Odynodysphagia and Oropharyngeal Mass
A 60-year-old female patient presented with odynophagia and dysphagia and was found to have left-sided erythematous oropharyngeal bulging. What is your diagnosis?
JAMA Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery
Congenital Cutaneous Sinus at the Sternoclavicular Joint
A 32-year-old female patient presented with chronic discharging sinus with recurrent infection at the left sternoclavicular joint. What is your diagnosis?
Sudden Hearing Loss and Vertigo After Sinus Occlusion
A 67-year-old patient presented with persistent vertigo and pulsatile tinnitus in the left ear for the past 3 months, and 5 days after treatment he experienced acute hearing loss of the left ear and vertigo. What is your diagnosis?
Surgery-Related Considerations in Treating People Who Use Cannabis – A Review
Importance Cannabis use has experienced substantial growth. Many patients treated by otolaryngologists are using cannabis in various forms, often without the knowledge of the treating surgeon. These cannabinoid substances have various systemic effects, and it is critical for otolaryngologists to recognize…
Chronic Facial Pain in an Adolescent
A 13-year-old female individual presented with chronic facial pain and abnormal computed tomography findings and a history of developmental delay, atrial septal defect, cerebral palsy, and pulmonary artery sling. What is your diagnosis?
A Child With Recurrent Jaw Swelling
A 9-year-old male presented with a 2-year history of recurrent left-sided jaw swelling. Physical examination revealed a hard mass at the left ramus of the mandible. What is your diagnosis?
Papule Protruding Into the Nasal Cavity
An 18-year-old male with no significant medical history presented for evaluation of a nasal papule that was asymptomatic without any associated pain, pruritus, or bleeding with no changes for a year. What is your diagnosis?
Readability of Patient Education Materials in Head and Neck Cancer – A Systematic Review
Importance Patient education materials (PEMs) can promote patient engagement, satisfaction, and treatment adherence. The American Medical Association recommends that PEMs be developed for a sixth-grade or lower reading level. Health literacy (HL) refers to an individual’s ability to seek, understand, and…
Inequities Associated With Advanced Stage at Presentation of Head and Neck Cancer – A Systematic Review
Importance Social determinants of health (SDoH) are defined by a wide range of factors (eg, built environment, economic stability, education level, discrimination, racism, access to health care). Advanced stage at presentation or delayed diagnosis heavily influences health outcomes in patients with…
Subglottic Mass With Hoarseness and Difficulty Breathing
A man in his 70s was referred for a 5-cm submandibular mass, hoarseness, and difficulty breathing with no cough, blood in sputum, or dysphagia. What is your diagnosis?
